HB 1323 Summary

• Establishes section 112.532, F.S. as the exclusive procedures for investigating law enforcement officers and correctional officers for internal and external complaints.

• Requires investigations be conducted by full-time, sworn law enforcement officers from the same agency and mandates officers be informed of the specific nature of investigations before interrogation begins.

• Requires all formal interrogations be recorded with copies provided to the interrogated officer or their representative within 72 hours, and prohibits offensive language, threats, or promises during interrogations.

• Requires officers subject to suspension with loss of pay, demotion, or dismissal to receive a complete investigative file and opportunity to address findings with their representative before disciplinary action is imposed.

• Establishes a 180-day deadline to complete investigations and notice disciplinary action, with exceptions for criminal proceedings, officer incapacity, multi-jurisdictional cases, and emergencies; allows officers to seek injunctive relief for violations and becomes effective July 1, 2014.