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Bill Giving Law Enforcement Option to Give Officer Termination Specifics Signed into Law
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 400, which aims to increase transparency by allowing law enforcement to voluntarily share why an officer was terminated.
Senator Aisha Wahab announced the signing via social media:
“Proud to announce SB 400 has been signed into law! “This law bolsters efforts for transparency and accountability in law enforcement and reinforces trust with the public” -Aisha Wahab- Chair of the Senate Committee on Public Safety.
The bill allows for law enforcement agencies to announce that a peace officer or custodial officer was terminated for cause. SB 400 also empowers agencies with the choice to disclose the specifics of an officer’s termination directly to the public.