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FL S1882
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits law enforcement officers from using police canines to bite suspects during arrest or apprehension
- Requires law enforcement agencies using police canines to adopt policies mandating canines only be used to find and bark or circle and bark at suspects, rather than to bite
- Officers must attempt to defuse situations and employ recognized de-escalation techniques before involving a police canine, and canine use must be proportionate to the threat presented
- Directs the Department of Law Enforcement to maintain data on canine use in suspect apprehensions, including any bites and injuries caused to individuals, and make that data publicly available in an easily accessible format
- Effective date of July 1, 2022; introduced by Senator Powell in the Florida Senate
Legislative Description
Use of Police Canines
Last Action
Died in Judiciary
3/14/2022
Full Bill Text
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