Florida § 166.0486 - Establishment of civilian oversight boards.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 166.0486 — Establishment of civilian oversight boards., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 166.0486. Establishment of civilian oversight boards.
(1) The chief of a municipal police department may establish a civilian oversight board to review the policies and procedures of his or her department and its subdivisions. (2) The board must be composed of at least three and up to seven members appointed by the chief of the municipal police department, one of which shall be a retired law enforcement officer.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 166.0486
What does Florida Statutes § 166.0486 cover?
Section 166.0486 ("Establishment of civilian oversight boards.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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