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This bill specifies that previous service and training as a federal immigration enforcement officer—such as someone whose primary duties involved immigration inspection, border enforcement, or the apprehension, detention, or removal of noncitizens—cannot be used on its own to qualify for a Regular Basic Course Waiver in California. In context, California law requires prospective peace officers to complete a rigorous training program overseen by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (commonly known as POST), though individuals with comparable out-of-state or federal law enforcement experience can sometimes bypass this requirement through a waiver. By explicitly excluding federal immigration enforcement from qualifying for this waiver, the legislation ensures that individuals transitioning into California law enforcement from federal immigration roles must still complete the state's comprehensive basic training requirements, reflecting legislative concerns regarding differences in training, legal authorities, and constitutional accountability standards between federal immigration agencies and local California police departments.