TALLAHASSEE, FL. (WTXL) - Thursday Representative Shevrin Jones of West Park, filed a proposal that would require body cameras for all Florida police officers who primarily are assigned to patrol duties.
House Bill-57 will be considered during the 2015 legislative session. Under the proposal, officers would have to use the cameras "to record activities that take place during motor vehicle stops or other law enforcement actions taken during the course of his or her official duties."
The bill comes amid a national debate, fueled by fatal incidents in New York and Missouri.
President Barack Obama proposed spending $263 million to increase the use of the cameras and expanding law-enforcement training.
The bill is named the "Police and Citizen Protection Act."
