The Orlando Police Department will equip patrol officers with body cameras after a study determined that the devices improve safety, reduce complaints and increase transparency, Chief John Mina said Monday. During the next four years, OPD will add 450 cameras to patrol officers’ uniforms, Mina said during a presentation to the Orlando City Council on […]
Editorial: Tampa smart to move slowly on police body cameras – Tampa Bay Times
The Tampa Police Department has entered the new frontier of body cameras for officers by starting small and partnering with the University of South Florida to monitor their use. The cameras are a positive step toward increased accountability and transparency at the agency. As it incorporates cameras into daily policing, the department will need to […]
Out of the Sunshine, shielded in shadow – The Oracle
Every public university in Florida owns private direct support organizations – better known as university corporations – that hold millions of dollars in university assets out of public sight. Originally intended to solicit donations from wealthy donors and make expenditures for the university, the function of these university corporations has expanded over the years. USF […]
