Government
Jan. 8, 2020
SB 230: Requires police agencies to update force policies and training
Senate Bill 230, authored by Senator Anna Caballero and supported by law enforcement groups, imposes policy and training requirements for police agencies effective Jan. 1, 2021.
J. Scott Tiedemann
Managing Partner
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore
Phone: (310) 981-2000
Email: stiedemann@lcwlegal.com
Scott advises public safety agencies across California on a myriad of personnel issues, including internal affairs investigations, responding to a critical incident, the training standards set for peace officers by POST, and the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act (POBRA). Scott has represented public safety agencies in many high-profile matters involving alleged unreasonable or excessive use of force.
Senate Bill 230, authored by Senator Anna Caballero and supported by law enforcement groups, imposes policy and training requirements for police agencies effective Jan. 1, 2021.
Police use of force policies must incorporate twenty specific items, including a "requirement that officers utilize de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention tactics, and other alternatives to force when feasible." De-escalation techniques are designed t...
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