112.84 – Rights of firefighters nonexclusive.
112.84 Rights of firefighters nonexclusive.— (1) The rights of firefighters as set forth in this part shall not be construed to diminish the rights and privileges of firefighters that are guaranteed to all citizens by the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this state or limit the granting of broader rights by other law, […]
112.534 – Failure to comply; official misconduct.
112.534 Failure to comply; official misconduct.— (1) If any law enforcement agency or correctional agency, including investigators in its internal affairs or professional standards division, or an assigned investigating supervisor, intentionally fails to comply with the requirements of this part, the following procedures apply. For purposes of this section, the term “law enforcement officer” or “correctional officer” […]
112.80 – Short title.
112.80 Short title.—This part may be cited as the “Firefighters’ Bill of Rights.” History.—s. 1, ch. 86-6.
112.535 – Construction.
112.535 Construction.—The provisions of chapter 93-19, Laws of Florida, shall not be construed to restrict or otherwise limit the discretion of the sheriff to take any disciplinary action, without limitation, against a deputy sheriff, including the demotion, reprimand, suspension, or dismissal thereof, nor to limit the right of the sheriff to appoint deputy sheriffs or to […]
112.81 – Definitions.
112.81 Definitions.—As used in this part: (1) “Administrative proceeding” means any nonjudicial hearing which may result in the recommendation, approval, or order of disciplinary action against, or suspension or discharge of, a firefighter. (2) “Employing agency” means any municipality or the state or any political subdivision thereof, including authorities and special districts, which employs firefighters. (3) “Firefighter” means a […]
112.60 – Short title.
112.60 Short title.—This part may be cited as the “Florida Protection of Public Employee Retirement Benefits Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 78-170.
112.82 – Rights of firefighters.
112.82 Rights of firefighters.—Whenever a firefighter is subjected to an informal inquiry or interrogation, the inquiry or interrogation must be conducted in accordance with this section. (1) An interrogation must take place at the facility where the investigating officer is assigned, or at the facility that has jurisdiction over the place where the incident under investigation allegedly […]
112.61 – Legislative intent.
112.61 Legislative intent.—It is the intent of the Legislature in implementing the provisions of s. 14, Art. X of the State Constitution, relating to governmental retirement systems, that such retirement systems or plans be managed, administered, operated, and funded in such a manner as to maximize the protection of public employee retirement benefits. Inherent in this […]
112.83 – Rights of firefighters with respect to civil suits.
112.83 Rights of firefighters with respect to civil suits.—If an agency employing firefighters fails to comply with the requirements of this part, a firefighter employed by such agency who is personally injured by such failure to comply may apply directly to the circuit court of the county wherein such employing agency is headquartered and permanently resides […]
112.62 – Application.
112.62 Application.—The provisions of this part are applicable to any and all units, agencies, branches, departments, boards, and institutions of state, county, special district, and municipal governments which participate in, operate, or administer a retirement system or plan for public employees, funded in whole or in part by public funds. The provisions of this part supplement […]