California AB354 amends the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to enhance oversight and accountability of peace officers.

California AB354 amends the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to enhance oversight and accountability of peace officers. The bill requires peace officer employees to undergo fingerprint-based background checks. It expands the commission's authority to inspect and duplicate criminal history information and other sensitive data. The commission can investigate and suspend or revoke a peace officer's certification for serious misconduct, including dishonesty, abuse of power, physical abuse, sexual assault, and bias.

California AB354 amends the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to enhance oversight and accountability of peace officers.

California AB354 amends the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training to enhance oversight and accountability of peace officers. The bill requires peace officer employees to undergo fingerprint-based background checks. It expands the commission's authority to inspect and duplicate criminal history information and other sensitive data. The commission can investigate and suspend or revoke a peace officer's certification for serious misconduct, including dishonesty, abuse of power, physical abuse, sexual assault, and bias.