New bill gives Jacksonville Sheriff a voice in lawsuit settlements, but not the final say

The city council president would act as the tiebreaker if the sheriff disagrees with the risk management officer’s decision. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Tuesday night, Jacksonville city council passed a bill giving…

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JSO members attend city council meeting to support bill that some say would give them ‘veto power’ over settlements

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Several members of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office attended a Tuesday city council meeting to support a bill that the law enforcement agency said would give officers a…

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