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Chief Sireci offered to make his data on reporting ofwritten policies available to
Commission staff.
Ms. Daniels thought that the clear intent ofthe Commission was blind
administration. She noted that ifthe Commission cannot tell what type of
eyewitness identification polices law enforcement agencies have, or if some
agencies choose status quo or unreliable practices, then the only improvement
would be that policies are now in written form.
Sheriff Cameron said that having written policies is a great improvement
because a lot ofagencies did not have a written protocol. He noted that this step
has been welcomed by the law enforcement community.
v. Discussion on False Confessions
Mr. Hill asked how many law enforcement agencies currently audio or video
record suspect statements. Mr. Garringer noted that oftheir responses to a survey,
the Innocence Project ofFlorida, Inc., reported seventy-eight agencies that
recorded. Chief Sireci commented that according to his own survey, many police
department already record felony interrogations.
Judge Perry inquired about the cost ofequipping a room with recording
equipment. Sheriff Cameron noted that it is not a significant expense because the
recording equipment does not have to be permanently mounted.
Judge Silvernail pointed out that a question to be considered is whether the
failure rate ofrecording equipment is improved by more sophisticated systems.
Senator Siplin asked how many law enforcement policies were in place for
the use ofdeadly force. Sheriff Cameron said there was one statewide policy. The
reason there is more than one policy for lineups is because lineups can be
administered in different ways. Senator Siplin noted that putting innocent people
in jail is a major problem that a uniform policy may prevent. Judge Perry stated
that the issue ofeyewitness identification would have to be revisited by the
Commission.
VI. FACDL Presentation on False Confessions
Sheriff Cameron raised an objection to the format in which F ACDL was
permitted to come before the Commission and speak. He said he had total respect
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