Drowning by Sunrise
Black teenager Damain Martin begged police for help as he drowned. His death was ruled an accident.
In Cities Statewide, Black Police Officers Underrepresented on Streets
An FCIR analysis shows racial disparities exist throughout Florida.
Florida’s Smallest Police Departments Get MRAPs
The U.S. Department of Defense has provided 47 mine-resistant armored vehicles, also known as MRAPs, to dozens of police agencies throughout the state.
Visualized: Police Militarization in Florida
Since 2010, civilian law enforcement agencies in Florida have received more than $289 million worth of surplus military gear designed for wartime scenarios.
New York Times: Tallahassee Police Bungle Another Case Involving An FSU Football Player
Tallahassee law enforcement made national news again for failing to properly investigate criminal cases involving Florida State University football players.
New York Times: Florida Police Aren’t Being Prosecuted For Deadly Force
The New York Times reported last week that the state of Florida is not prosecuting police when they use lethal force. In fact, according to the Times, “in the past 20 years, not a single officer in Florida has been charged with using deadly force.”