The law assures that only law enforcement agencies will investigate reports of misconduct by law enforcement officers, blocking outside civilian review boards from performing oversight.
Oversight advocates warned it will damage community-police relations and diminish trust in law enforcement, as civilian boards in major cities have been dissolved.
Supporters of the law argue it creates consistency in misconduct investigations by removing public involvement, addressing concerns over the variation across municipalities.
Steve Zona, past president of the Florida State Fraternal Order of Police, stated the law's goal is to eliminate civilian boards altogether, emphasizing a shift in oversight.
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