Florida’s Legislature moves forward with two proposals that seemingly aim to punish the Walt Disney Co. for criticizing the state’s Parental Rights in Education Bill, dubbed by opponents as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. But wh.
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Demonstrators march during a protest over the death of George Floyd, Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25.
Democrats in several states have used the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor to highlight the need for police reform. In Florida, lawmakers are working on legislation to do just that. One proposal would create a public database that tracks complaints against officers the other would end qualified immunity.
Rep. Geraldine Thompson (D-Windermere) wants to make it easier for the public to see complaints against law enforcement officers. In Florida, once an investigation of an officer is closed, it’s only available through a public records request. Thompson’s proposal would create a publicly accessible and searchable database of such cases. Her goal is to hold officers more accountable for their actions, along with the agencies that hire them.