Law Enforcement

Law enforcement agencies could use drones to survey crowds, assist in traffic management, and collect evidence at a crime scene or traffic crash. That's under a proposal that passed a Senate vote and is heading for a House vote. But some lawmakers have raised concerns over how the bill could impact someone's privacy.

Black Lives Matter activists say they're receiving threats from counterprotesters, including white supremacist groups. And they say they can't rely on law enforcement to have their backs.

The desire for more body cameras is one of the few things law enforcement, city leaders and Black Lives Matter activists agree on.

They were arrested after recent protests against racial injustice, and say the mistreatment further damaged their already fractured relationship with law enforcement.

Hillsborough County deputies are in training to use new body cameras. With backing from the Hillsborough County Commission, Sheriff Chad Chronister said…

Local law enforcement in five parts of Florida have reached agreements to work with federal agents by detaining suspected criminals longer if they are in…

Law enforcement could use drones to monitor large crowds for safety and security but the unmanned devices couldn't be equipped to fire on crowds, under...

The Tarpon Springs Police Department will be cracking down on traffic violations, specifically those endangering pedestrians. Starting Friday, there will…

The Brooksville City Council voted Monday evening to disband the local police department. The Hernando County Sheriff's Office will take over the city's…

This week on Florida Matters we visit the office of St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman to talk about his second term in office, which began about a month…

This week on Florida Matters we visit the office of St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman to talk about his second term in office, which began about a month…

“Project Leo” could launch statewide, under a bill that has passed its first House committee. It would make it easier for law enforcement to track...