Peace Officer Standards Accountability Advisory Board

Gov. Newsom Signs Bill To Decertify Police Officers With Multiple Misconduct Incidents

October 1, 2021 3:33 pmOctober 1, 2021 8:23 pm

During a visit to the Southern Californian city of Gardena on Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that would remove certain immunity provisions for police officers and prohibit those convicted of a felony from returning to work...

Bill To Decertify Police Officers With Multiple Misconduct Incidents Passes Assembly

September 4, 2021 9:30 amSeptember 4, 2021 8:20 am

A bill that would remove certain immunity provisions for police officers and prohibit those convicted of a felony from returning to work as a peace officer was passed by the Assembly on Friday by a 46-18 vote. Senate Bill 2,...

Bill To Decertify Police Officers With Multiple Misconduct Incidents Passes Assembly Committee

July 14, 2021 3:31 pmJuly 15, 2021 10:54 am

A bill to create a process and commission to decertify law enforcement officers who have had multiple incidents of misconduct or excessive force was passed in the Assembly Public Safety Committee on Tuesday. Senate Bill 2, authored by Senator Steven...

Police Reform Bill Faces Growing Opposition Days Before The Session Ends

August 28, 2020 1:05 pm

On Thursday, a bill that would require police officers to be certified and more liable for their actions while on the job met growing opposition in the Assembly. Opposition mounts against SB 731 Senate Bill 731, authored by Senator Steven...