Bill > SB805

This bill addresses several key issues related to law enforcement identification, impersonation, and accountability. It requires all law enforcement agencies operating in California to maintain and publicly post a written policy on the visible identification of sworn personnel by January 1, 2026. Starting on that date, non-uniformed law enforcement officers will be required to visibly display identification that includes their agency and either a name or badge number when performing enforcement duties, with narrow exemptions for undercover operations, certain plainclothes assignments, personal protective equipment, exigent circumstances, and situations where identification might compromise officer safety. The bill expands existing laws on impersonating law enforcement officers, firefighters, public utility employees, government officials, and search and rescue personnel, clarifying that these prohibitions include impersonation through any means and explicitly covering federal law enforcement officers. Additionally, the bill prohibits bail fugitive recovery agents from using their position for immigration enforcement or disclosing personally identifiable information for immigration purposes. The legislation aims to increase transparency, accountability, and public trust in law enforcement by ensuring that officers can be clearly identified and preventing fraudulent impersonation. The bill takes effect immediately and is designed to protect immigrant communities and improve public safety.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice

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