Gov. DeSantis signs law to increase penalties for those who harass law enforcement officers in the line of duty

– Gov. Ron DeSantis was in St. Augustine on Friday to sign legislation to increase penalties for those who harass officers in the course of their duty and legislation to prohibit localities from using Civilian Oversight Boards to “drive an anti-police agenda.”

“Today’s legislation will ensure law enforcement can do their jobs without the threat of harassment. While blue states vilify and defund the police, Florida will continue to be the friendliest state in the nation towards our law enforcement community,” DeSantis said.Prohibits the harassment of a police officer or first responder who is actively doing his or her job.

This law pertains to any person who has received a verbal warning not to approach an officer and who approaches with the intent to interfere with their official duties, threaten with physical harm, or harass the officer. Under this bill, an individual who harasses a law enforcement officer in the line of duty will be charged with a second-degree misdemeanor.Prevents anti-police activists from carrying out extrajudicial investigations against law enforcement.

Codifies the creation of “Civilian Oversight Boards” to ensure they are directed by a county sheriff or chief of police and are comprised of at least three to seven members, all of whom are appointed by the sheriff or chief of police.Ensures that misconduct allegations will be investigated by those properly trained and equipped to handle such investigations, such as Internal Affairs Departments or the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission .

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

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