California SB385 establishes a modern policing degree program for peace officer employment.

California SB385 amends the Penal Code to create a modern policing degree program for peace officer employment. The program requires a bachelor’s degree in a chosen discipline as a minimum education requirement. The bill also recommends financial assistance for historically underserved and disadvantaged communities to meet these requirements. It allows for prior law enforcement and work experience to satisfy part of the employment eligibility.

California SB385 establishes a modern policing degree program for peace officer employment.

California SB385 amends the Penal Code to create a modern policing degree program for peace officer employment. The program requires a bachelor’s degree in a chosen discipline as a minimum education requirement. The bill also recommends financial assistance for historically underserved and disadvantaged communities to meet these requirements. It allows for prior law enforcement and work experience to satisfy part of the employment eligibility.