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Chief Steven O. Walters Melbourne Beach Police Department 507 Ocean Avenue Melbourne Beach, Florida 32951

Dear Chief Walters:

You have asked substantially the following question:

Does s. 112.532, F.S., preclude commencement of an interrogation of a law enforcement officer if the officer has requested counsel and counsel is not present?

In sum, I am of the following opinion:

If a law enforcement officer requests representation by counsel, s. 112.532(1)(i), F.S., requires that the officer's counsel be present at all times during an interrogation which relates to the officer's continued fitness for…