California lawmakers advance a bill that could take badges from bad officers
- Under a new bill advanced by California lawmakers on August 3, bad law enforcement officer could have their badges permanently taken away
- The police decertification bill would give the state’s Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training authority to revoke officers’ eligibility for dangerous misconduct
- The misconduct includes: using excessive force, sexual assault, intimidating witnesses, making a false arrest or report, or participating in a law enforcement gang
