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Orange County Citizens Advisory Committee says use of force policy needs adjustments, lists recommendations
Read full article: Orange County Citizens Advisory Committee says use of force policy needs adjustments, lists recommendationsORANGE COUNTY, Fla. The Orange County Sheriffs Office Citizens Advisory Committee has submitted its use of force policy recommendations to Sheriff John Mina outlining improvements to the agencys new duty to intervene policy. Its nine members met virtually during the coronavirus pandemic to formulate best practices and review the sheriffs office policies. The sheriffs office should also further clarify if and when chokeholds are permitted. The second set of recommendations asks the sheriffs office to revise its language surrounding its excessive force policy, the committee asking to include this policy directly with the agencys overall use of force policy. [MORE COVERAGE: Use of force policy update: Orange County deputies now have duty to intervene]OCSO recently added duty to intervene in June, when it tasked the CAC to review its use of force policies.
Deputies investigating suspicious death near Osceola County McDonalds
Read full article: Deputies investigating suspicious death near Osceola County McDonaldsOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. An investigation into what deputies are calling a suspicious death is underway in Osceola County, according to the sheriffs office. Deputies said the investigation was underway Friday afternoon at 3191 S. John Young Parkway. A Google Maps search shows a McDonalds fast-food restaurant at the same address. OCSO is on the scene of a suspicious death located in the area of 3191 S. John Young Parkway. Deputies have not said why the death is being considered suspicious or if anyone has been taken into custody.