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The Phones & Drones Bill
Florida bill lets police search phones and use drones
Search Warrants
Bad for everyday people ·
If passed, police could get a warrant to look at your phone data or fly a drone over your property.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Citizens could lose privacy as officers may examine devices and use drones without being there, while the state gains more power to investigate crimes.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Authorizes search warrants to recover a deceased body.
- Sets time limits for returning certain warrants to court.
- Allows police to review data on seized devices after set periods.
- Lets judges permit officers to appear remotely for warrant applications.
- Defines audio‑video communication technology.
- Allows use of drones for searches in certain cases.
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