I applaud Governor Newsom for standing with us on this issue and look forward to working with the Administration on more ways to improve public safety and rebuild public trust in our law enforcement system.” My deep appreciation goes out to the families, community organizations, advocates and legislators who were willing to stand up and support this positive change. and the many others who have had their lives taken by police who abuse their power. I’m proud to have authored this landmark bill for California, which honors Kenneth Ross Jr. At long last, California finally joins the 46 other states with processes for the decertification of bad officers. This rinse and repeat style of accountability has led to the continuous erosion of community trust. “But for too long, problematic officers that commit heinous acts in one department are either not held accountable and continue to be a problem for that community, or are punished, but able to find employment in another department. “California has one of the most progressive criminal justice systems in the nation,” said Senator Bradford. Four hundred years of racism won’t be erased overnight-but the arc is bending and the moral momentum is on our side.” There is more work to do, and we are already back at it. “My colleagues in both houses who worked tirelessly for these bills, and the family members, community advocates, and responsible law enforcement leaders who helped get the bills across the finish line all deserve our thanks. No one should have to fear those who are sworn to protect them,” said Senate President pro Tempore Atkins. “I am proud of the important progress the Legislature and Governor have made this year to help make sure people of color in California can be safer in their dealings with law enforcement. It will take sustained work by all of us to get the job done, but this is a monumental step forward on the path toward justice.” Trust generates safety and safety generates trust. By building trust today, we are ensuring officer and community safety for tomorrow. “I’m proud to stand with my former colleagues and Governor Newsom to embark on a new chapter in our shared fight to infuse our criminal justice system with more trust, transparency, and accountability. It’s an inflection point in how we provide for public safety in the State of California,” said California Attorney General Rob Bonta. SB 16 by Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) increases transparency of peace officer misconduct records pertaining to findings of unreasonable or excessive use of force, discriminatory or prejudiced behavior, failure to intervene when witnessing excessive use of force by a peace officer, or participation in unlawful searches and arrests. Governor Newsom signs policing reform legislation alongside state and community leaders and families of victims. This legislation creates the Peace Officer Standards Accountability Division and the Peace Officer Standards Accountability Advisory Board within POST to review serious misconduct cases. SB 2 by Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) and Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena) creates a system within the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) to investigate and revoke or suspend peace officer certification for serious misconduct, including excessive force, sexual assault, demonstration of bias and dishonesty. We are all indebted to the families who have persevered through their grief to continue this fight and work toward a more just future.” We cannot change what is past, but we can build accountability, root out racial injustice and fight systemic racism. “Too many lives have been lost due to racial profiling and excessive use of force. “Today marks another step toward healing and justice for all,” said Governor Newsom. The Governor also signed legislation increasing transparency of peace officer misconduct records, improving policing responsibility and accountability guidelines, raising eligibility standards and banning harmful restraint techniques. GARDENA – At Rowley Park, alongside legislators, community leaders and families of victims of police violence, Governor Gavin Newsom today signed legislation creating a system to decertify peace officers for serious misconduct. The Governor also signed legislation strengthening policing responsibility and accountability guidelines, raising eligibility standards and banning harmful techniques SB 16 increases transparency over peace officer misconduct records SB 2 creates a system to investigate and revoke or suspend peace officer certification for serious misconduct
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