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California Governor Gavin Newsom promulgated a series of regulations Thursday laws of police reform in the state, together with legislators, community leaders and families of victims of police abuse , creating a system to decertify law enforcement officers who have incurred serious misconduct, strengthen measures that regulate practices of use of force and increase transparency, with the aim of restoring trust between the authorities, the public.
The The set of rules also aims to improve police accountability and responsibility guidelines, raises eligibility standards, and prohibits the use of restraint techniques that may cause injury or death .
“Today marks another step towards healing and justice for all, ”Newsom said. “Too many lives have been lost due to racial profiling and excessive use of force. We cannot change the past, but we can create accountability, eradicate racial injustice, and fight systemic racism. We are all indebted to the families who have persevered through their pain to continue this fight and work for a more just future. ”
SB 2 will prevent officers accused of wrongdoing from passing an agency law enforcement agency to another and creates a process and advisory board for officer accountability within the California Police Officers Standards and Training (POST).
SB 16 increases transparency of law enforcement misconduct records related to findings of excessive or unreasonable use of force , discriminatory or prejudicial behavior, lack of intervention when witnessing excessive use of force by a law enforcement officer or participation in illegal searches and arrests.
Newsom said that too many people have died from racial discrimination and excessive use of force .
“We cannot change what is past, but we can build responsibility, eradicate racial injustice and fight against systemic racism. We are all in debt to the families who have persevered through their pain to continue this fight and work for a more just future, ”he said.
Governor Newsom also signed the AB 26 which creates guidelines for police officers to intercede and immediately report if another officer is using excessive force; AB 89 which raises the minimum age to become a police officer to 21 and improve educational requirements; and AB 89 which prohibits techniques and methods of transport that imply a risk of positional suffocation.