police body cameras

Governor Rick Scott has signed a body-camera related bill into law. But, while it has the support of Florida law enforcement groups, others continue to…

A couple of bills moving in the Florida legislature aims to make law enforcement officers’ jobs a bit easier.Out of the about 400 law enforcement agencies…

A body cameras bill is starting to move through the House and Senate. But, some lawmakers want another measure to move forward that mandates officers use…

Florida lawmakers want to allow law enforcement officers to review their body camera footage before writing a report or making a statement. “I was doing…

A Senate effort to expand Florida’s hate crime law to include law enforcement could be called the “Blue Lives Matter Act.” But, while the Florida Sheriffs…

Leon County has seen increases in violent crimes since 2014. The Leon County Sheriff’s Department has implemented programs in the area to help reduce…

Florida has a new police body cameras law on the books. Governor Rick Scott signed the bill into statute Thursday.As soon as the Governor signed the…

Time is running out for Florida Gov. Rick Scott to have his say on a number of bills. If Scott does nothing the legislation becomes law.There are more…

A bill putting guidelines in place for law enforcement agencies using body cameras is now heading to the Governor, after passing the Florida Legislature…

A body cameras-related bill is now headed to the Senate floor. Sen. Chris Smith (D-Fort Lauderdale) is the bill’s Senate sponsor.“This bill requires law…