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FL S0108

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shevrin Jones

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a 3-year Body Cameras Pilot Program at Lowell Correctional Institution within the Florida Department of Corrections, effective July 1, 2024, and expiring June 30, 2027
  • Requires every correctional officer at Lowell Correctional Institution to wear a body camera that records audio and video while performing official duties
  • Directs the Department of Corrections to establish policies and procedures for the proper use, maintenance, storage, and release of body cameras and recorded data, including allowing officers to review footage before writing reports
  • Requires the department to train all personnel who wear, use, maintain, or store body cameras and their recorded data, and to conduct periodic reviews to ensure policy compliance
  • Mandates annual reports beginning June 30, 2025, to the Governor and legislative leaders on program effectiveness, incident review findings, and proposed policy changes

Legislative Description

Lowell Correctional Institution Body Cameras Pilot Program

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

3/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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