This past year, members of the California State Legislature, the law enforcement community and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) worked together under the leadership of Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins and Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon to pass SB 230 – the most comprehensive use of force legislation in the nation.
This precedent-setting legislation will go further than any other in the country to improve public safety outcomes and reduce the use of force by requiring consistent policies and mandatory training standards for California's nearly 80,000 officers. SB 230 reflects the shared experiences, perspectives and expertise from everyone at the table, from families and communities to the officers who have sworn to serve them.
Please help us thank our elected officials, whose leadership and dedication has led to a unified solution that all Californians can champion proudly.