Bill > S7080

This bill requires any law enforcement agency in Florida that allows its officers to use body cameras to create and implement clear policies and procedures for their use, maintenance, and data storage. These policies must outline general guidelines for using and storing the cameras and their recordings, specify which officers can wear them, and define the circumstances under which they should be used. The agency must also train all relevant personnel on these policies and ensure that recorded data is kept according to state retention laws, specifically referencing Section 119.021, which deals with public records. Additionally, the bill mandates periodic reviews to confirm that the agency's practices align with its established policies, and it clarifies that Chapter 934, which generally governs privacy of communications, will not apply to these body camera recordings.