Law Enforcement

Requires law enforcement to limit body camera recording during sensitive medical evaluations by July 2026. Establishes procedures for emergency personnel to request redaction of sensitive medical recordings. Mandates minimum 60-day retention for routine footage and 2 years for footage involving arrests or complaints. Requires permanent retention of all camera data access and deletion logs.

Exempts businesses from privacy laws when collecting personal data for commercial purposes. Allows companies to intercept communications if consumers have opt-out rights. Blocks consumers from suing companies over data collection done for business purposes. Applies retroactively to all pending cases as of January 1, 2026.

Prohibits peace officers from carrying firearms when their blood alcohol level is above 0.00%, whether on or off duty. Requires all law enforcement agencies to implement a zero-tolerance alcohol policy for armed officers. Exempts officers from the alcohol restriction while conducting undercover operations. Mandates state reimbursement to local agencies for costs of implementing these new requirements.

Prohibits law enforcement agencies from entering agreements that conceal officer misconduct records. Requires agencies to report officer separations and misconduct investigations to state oversight within 10 days. Mandates public disclosure of records related to officer misconduct and use of force incidents. Voids any settlement agreements that restrict the disclosure of officer misconduct information.

Makes technical changes to private security guard training requirements without substantive modifications.

Prohibits knowingly aiding or facilitating the unlawful manufacture of firearms, including through 3D printing or CNC machines. Requires firearm industry members to implement controls preventing sales to prohibited persons and verify buyer identity. Authorizes civil lawsuits with penalties up to $25,000 per violation for distributing digital firearm manufacturing code. Bans firearm possession for 10 years for those convicted of specified ghost gun manufacturing misdemeanors.

Expands privacy protections for law enforcement personnel by requiring redaction of names and photos in public records. Mandates redaction for undercover officers, task force members, and those who received verified death threats. Requires agencies to provide requested records within 45 days of a public records request. Allows agencies to withhold records during active investigations for up to 60 days or longer with written justification.

Requires security guard training to be completed within 6 months before applying for registration. Mandates that security guard training must be administered by a single authorized provider. Restricts private security companies to training only their own employees and job applicants. Requires 32 hours of security training, with 16 hours completed in the first 30 days of registration.

Requires California peace officers to obtain a college degree or equivalent certification by January 2031. Establishes a new modern policing degree program focused on psychology, ethics, and criminal justice. Creates a statewide task force to identify and recruit law enforcement candidates. Exempts current officers and academy enrollees as of December 2030 from new education requirements.

Authorizes local governments to designate mental health liaisons for supporting peace officers' mental wellness. Requires designated liaisons to be existing employees with counseling or mental health expertise. Addresses high rates of trauma and mental health challenges faced by law enforcement personnel.

Requires police officers to complete behavioral health training for interacting with mentally ill and disabled persons. Authorizes partnerships with health departments and community organizations to develop the training curriculum. Mandates a minimum three-hour course covering topics like de-escalation and mental health awareness. Sets an implementation deadline of August 1, 2026 for the training program.

Expands confidentiality protections for law enforcement officers participating in group peer support services. Prohibits disclosure of information shared during group peer support sessions without explicit consent. Maintains exceptions for disclosing confidential communications in cases of potential harm or criminal activity.

Removes the requirement for state commission approval of police officer education standards. Maintains the development of a modern policing degree program by California Community Colleges. Allows credit for military and law enforcement experience toward employment requirements. Recommends financial aid for students from historically underserved communities pursuing police careers.

Requires law enforcement to follow new protocols when interviewing families of those killed or injured by police. Mandates officers to inform families of their right to have an attorney or support person present during questioning. Requires officers to disclose their identity and agency affiliation before conducting family interviews. Specifies that family members are not required to speak with officers or visit police stations.

Requires law enforcement agencies to develop standardized policies for enforcing restraining orders by 2027. Mandates immediate firearm surrender when restraining orders are served by police. Establishes clear procedures for tracking and storing surrendered firearms. Requires agencies to post public information about restraining order service and firearm surrender.

Establishes new rules requiring police officers to get recorded consent before searching individuals or their property. Requires officers to explain that consent is voluntary and specify the exact scope of any search. Mandates immediate termination of searches if an individual withdraws their consent. Allows local jurisdictions to adopt stronger protections for individuals during consent searches.

Requires all California police departments with K-9 units to adopt standardized policies by January 2027. Mandates that K-9 unit policies must follow guidelines set by the state's police training commission. Provides reimbursement to local agencies for costs of implementing new K-9 policies.

Expands privacy protections under public records law to include retired judges and court-appointed children's counsel. Prohibits disclosure of personal information like home addresses and phone numbers for protected officials. Makes unauthorized disclosure of protected officials' personal information a criminal offense.

Expands peace officer status to deputy sheriffs in Amador and Nevada counties who work in custodial facilities. Limits these officers' statewide authority to custodial duties and local emergency situations. Aligns authority of custodial deputy sheriffs across California counties for consistent enforcement.

Requires all California schools with 50+ students to have an armed school resource officer on campus during school hours. Implements a three-year rollout starting with high schools in 2026, middle schools in 2027, and elementary schools in 2028. Mandates state reimbursement to schools for the costs of hiring armed school resource officers. Applies to both public school districts and charter schools with qualifying enrollment numbers.

Extends legal protections to tribal judges by making assaults against them a criminal offense. Allows tribal judges to keep their home addresses confidential in DMV and voter registration records. Makes unauthorized disclosure of a tribal judge's confidential information resulting in injury a felony.

Establishes a 3-year pilot program granting state peace officer authority to tribal police on Indian lands. Requires participating tribes to meet state training standards and waive sovereign immunity for police actions. Creates a state fund to help tribal police departments upgrade technology for required reporting. Authorizes tribal officers to pursue cases beyond reservation boundaries under specific circumstances.