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FL S0810
Bill
Status
Failed
3/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Geraldine Thompson
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AI Summary
- Creates section 943.69 of Florida Statutes to establish procedures for investigating lethal force incidents by law enforcement officers
- Requires the head of a law enforcement agency to report to the Department of Law Enforcement within 24 hours when a law enforcement officer uses force resulting in another person's death
- Requires law enforcement agencies to provide investigation results to the Department of Law Enforcement within 7 days after completion of their internal investigation
- Mandates the Department of Law Enforcement to conduct an independent investigation into any use of force by a law enforcement officer that results in death
- Defines "law enforcement agency" as any agency or unit of government with authority to employ or appoint a law enforcement officer as defined in section 943.10
- Effective date: July 1, 2016
Legislative Description
Investigation of Lethal Force by Law Enforcement Officers
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
3/11/2016
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice11/19/2015
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