Florida S0616 mandates Florida Highway Patrol officers to wear body cameras during official duties and outlines related policies.

Florida S0616 requires Florida Highway Patrol officers to wear functioning body cameras while on duty and engaged in official activities. The bill mandates that these cameras remain activated during law enforcement encounters and traffic stops. It also directs the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to adopt policies and procedures for body camera use, maintenance, and storage, and to provide training for officers. The bill appropriates $2 million for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to implement these requirements.

Florida S0616 mandates Florida Highway Patrol officers to wear body cameras during official duties and outlines related policies.

Florida S0616 requires Florida Highway Patrol officers to wear functioning body cameras while on duty and engaged in official activities. The bill mandates that these cameras remain activated during law enforcement encounters and traffic stops. It also directs the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to adopt policies and procedures for body camera use, maintenance, and storage, and to provide training for officers. The bill appropriates $2 million for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to implement these requirements.