Bill > AB1388

This bill amends California law to address settlement agreements and transparency in law enforcement personnel records. Specifically, the bill prohibits law enforcement agencies from entering into agreements that require destroying, removing, or concealing records of misconduct investigations, halting investigations, or restricting the disclosure of misconduct information. The legislation expands public access to certain types of peace officer personnel records, including those related to incidents involving use of force, sexual assault, dishonesty, discrimination, and unlawful arrests or searches. The bill requires law enforcement agencies to report specific events to the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, such as officer employment changes, complaints, and investigation dispositions. It also allows agencies that previously employed an officer to disclose termination information and provides mechanisms for officers to respond to separation reports. The goal is to increase accountability and transparency in law enforcement by preventing the concealment of misconduct and ensuring that important information about officer conduct is preserved and potentially accessible to the public, while still protecting certain sensitive personal information.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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