Florida Police Review Boards Dissolve Under New Law

Florida Politics reports:

At least 15 civilian review boards across Florida, which review investigations of potential law enforcement misconduct after they’re completed, have dissolved or temporarily ceased operations after a new law targeting the panels took effect.

The law assures that only law enforcement agencies will investigate reports of misconduct by law enforcement officers.

Backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, the law was a major blow to the civilian review panels. Oversight advocates warned it will damage community-police relations and diminish trust in law enforcement. The measure has dissolved civilian boards in major cities, including Miami, Tallahassee, St. Petersburg, Orlando and Tampa.

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Civilian police oversight in Florida crumbles after 2024 law kicks in https://t.co/Bxlqd9KuRD

— South Florida Sun Sentinel (@SunSentinel) January 6, 2025

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