Tag: law-enforcement-officers

Two tragic shootings in Florida involving homeowners associations have sparked debate on gun control. The U.S. and Florida constitutions protect the right to bear arms, but courts can impose restrictions on private entities in certain cases. Whether Florida community associations can regulate guns is a legal question that may end up in court. Shelley v.…

The Florida Supreme Court recently ruled that deputy clerks are public employees and have the right to collective bargaining. This decision could have a big impact on thousands of employees of constitutional officers in Florida, including deputy sheriffs. This ruling is similar to a previous case, Murphy v. Mack, where deputy sheriffs also fought for…

This article discusses whether police body cameras would improve policing in Florida from a legal perspective. The author, who has experience representing a large police union, believes the answer is “maybe.” While it may seem like body cameras would make officers more accountable and improve policing, it’s not guaranteed. Law enforcement agencies are like any…

In 1985, the Supreme Court ruled that school officials can search students if they have a good reason to believe the student broke the rules. The search has to be reasonable based on the situation. Police can also be involved in school searches if needed for safety reasons. In the T.L.O. case, a high school…

The Florida Legislature has passed new laws to crack down on repeat and violent criminals. These new measures take sentencing power away from judges and pressure prosecutors to avoid plea deals for these offenders. The laws also require harsher penalties for using firearms in crimes. The Department of Corrections has been given money to advertise…