Post by pavel on Jan 18, 2016 20:06:19 GMT -6
State lawmakers asked to pass bills focused on police using deadly force
An Orlando legislator is pushing for a mandatory state investigation every time a Florida police officer or deputy kills someone.
"It's a problem nationally. It's a problem throughout the state of Florida. It's a problem locally," said State Sen. Geraldine Thompson. "It's a problem that has to be dealt with."
Her bill (SB 810) would require police agencies to notify the Florida Department of Law Enforcement within 24 hours of when an officer or deputy kills someone. FDLE would then investigate.
Currently, some law enforcement agencies ask FDLE to investigate fatal shootings and high-profile cases in which an officer has used force, but that's not required.
Read more: www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-use-of-force-bill-florida-legislature-20160118-story.html#nt=outfit
An Orlando legislator is pushing for a mandatory state investigation every time a Florida police officer or deputy kills someone.
"It's a problem nationally. It's a problem throughout the state of Florida. It's a problem locally," said State Sen. Geraldine Thompson. "It's a problem that has to be dealt with."
Her bill (SB 810) would require police agencies to notify the Florida Department of Law Enforcement within 24 hours of when an officer or deputy kills someone. FDLE would then investigate.
Currently, some law enforcement agencies ask FDLE to investigate fatal shootings and high-profile cases in which an officer has used force, but that's not required.
Read more: www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-use-of-force-bill-florida-legislature-20160118-story.html#nt=outfit