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Florida Legislative Black Caucus unveils major effort to reshape policing in Florida

TALLHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Legislative Black Caucus unveiled a major effort to reshape policing in Florida on Tuesday.

It’s a 16-bill package that comes after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis by police.

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The bill is focused on improving trust between police and the people they serve.

It tackles everything from no-knock warrants to requiring body-worn cameras.

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House Democratic Leader Bobby Dubose contended too many communities distrust police and it’s time for change.

Those who sponsored the bill said it won’t include measures to defund the police.

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Sarah Wilson joined WFTV Channel 9 in 2018 as a digital producer after working as an award-winning newspaper reporter for nearly a decade in various communities across Central Florida.