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FL S1322

Bill

Status

Failed

5/2/2014

Primary Sponsor

Greg Evers

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes these procedures as the exclusive method for investigating law enforcement and correctional officers, regardless of any other law or ordinance.

  • Allows an interrogated officer's representative or legal counsel to obtain a recording of any interrogation session within 72 hours of the interrogation, and requires officers and their representatives to have an opportunity to address findings in the final investigative report before discipline is imposed.

  • Requires law enforcement agencies to provide notice of alleged misconduct to an officer or the officer's representative or legal counsel within 180 days of receiving notice of the misconduct.

  • Clarifies that the officer under investigation bears the burden of proof before the compliance review panel and authorizes officers to seek injunctive relief in circuit court if an agency fails to comply with the investigative procedures.

  • Includes disciplinary probation as a disciplinary action subject to the same notice and opportunity to respond requirements as suspension with loss of pay, demotion, or dismissal.

Legislative Description

Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

5/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice3/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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