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Democrats Seek Explanded Use Of Body Cameras
March 9, 2017
After several high-profile shooting incidents, Democratic lawmakers Wednesday backed legislation that would expand the use of police body cameras.
Sen. Bobby Powell, D-West Palm Beach, and Rep. Al Jacquet, D-Lantana, have filed bills (SB 828 and HB 513) that would mandate body cameras for all officers who regularly make traffic stops. Body cameras have become a major issue after officer-involved shootings in Florida and nationally raised questions about whether the police action was warranted.
Supporters of the bills said body cameras can help clear up questions about confrontations between police and members of the public. “Everybody does not trust police officers anymore,” said Sen. Daphne Campbell, a Miami Democrat who is co-sponsoring the Senate bill.
“We have to stop that. This is why this bill is so important, just to get back the trust between police officers and the communities.”
The proposal has not been heard in legislative committees. Current Florida law addresses law-enforcement agencies that choose to have the cameras. In such situations, the agencies are required to establish procedures for use and maintenance of the body cameras and the data they record.
by The News Service of Florida
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6 Responses to “Democrats Seek Explanded Use Of Body Cameras”
I don’t know why dems think anything would happen anyway. Officers control when the cameras are on. And if they really f’ed up, those videos that aren’t ambiguous and show clear violations would disappear. I’m pro law enforcement (even busting some heads to get results) but really, every single shooting justified by Bill Eddins. Is that how he got elected running unopposed for an office held by the same man for 32 years which nobody else had any interest in. Right.
Really?? The democrats ALWAYS want cameras to PROVE what happened. And when they SEE the videos for themselves, they STILL swear it’s wrong!! Nothing will ever make them happy. When a COP tells you to stop, just STOP. Problem solved!! Move on!
i’m with you guys. take away their privacy and monitor all of them like hawks — or buzzards waiting for their end.
Then the only folks running for public office would be exhibitionists.
Hmmm, that might not wind up as good as it sounds.
David for peek-a-boo
The dems do not trust or believe any lawman. They believe them to be evil and these cams will make then do what is right.
@Facetious Bob…Well said.. couldn’t have said it any better!!
Maybe Democratic lawmakers, and others, should wear body cameras, and recorders, as they go about ” the people’s business.”