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Limits on release of police video fought – WTSP 10News
Several groups that support First Amendment issues are fighting a bill that would keep some police body camera video from being released to the public, according to a report in the Tallahassee Democrat. Sen. Christopher Smith, D-Fort Lauderdale, proposed the bill — SB 248 — and supports the use of the devices by law enforcement, but […]
Bill would guard some body camera footage – HT Politics
Almost any video recorded by police body cameras is a public record under Florida law. But that could change with a bill moving through the Florida Legislature. On Tuesday, the Senate tweaked a bill that would restrict access to police body camera video, before sending the measure toward a full Senate vote. The bill would […]
