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Opa-locka police brief commissioners on new Florida open-carry law and department response
Summary
Police chief briefed the City Commission on Florida’s law allowing open carry (effective Sept. 10, 2025), described restricted locations and officer guidance, and said the department will provide training and rely on body-worn cameras during interactions.
The City of Opa-locka police chief briefed the commission on Oct. 8 about Florida’s new open-carry law, describing the department’s operational guidance and how officers will respond when they encounter people openly carrying firearms.
“Open carry is now legal within the state of Florida,” the police chief said during a PowerPoint presentation explaining the statute and department practices. The chief told the commission the law took effect Sept. 10, 2025, and that officers are coordinating with Miami-Dade County counterparts for…
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