DeSantis Signs Bills Limiting Civilian Oversight of Police in Florida
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill requiring civilian oversight boards investigating police misconduct to be appointed by sheriffs or police chiefs, with one member being a retired law enforcement officer. The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida criticized the bill, stating that it undermines democracy and wastes tax dollars. DeSantis also signed a bill creating "restricted" zones around first responders, banning people from coming within 25 feet of them after a warning. The bills go into effect on July 1 and Jan. 1, 2025, respectively.
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