California SB937 restricts law enforcement's use of kinetic energy projectiles, flash-bang grenades, and chemical agents in crowd control.

California SB937 amends the Penal Code to restrict the use of kinetic energy projectiles, flash-bang grenades, and chemical agents by law enforcement during crowd control. These devices can only be used if the peace officer has received certified training. The bill prohibits using these devices for immigration enforcement unless part of a joint task force or compliant with specified statutes. Additionally, flash-bang grenades cannot be used within 300 feet of areas where children are visibly present unless objectively reasonable to prevent a threat to life or serious injury.

California SB937 restricts law enforcement's use of kinetic energy projectiles, flash-bang grenades, and chemical agents in crowd control.

California SB937 amends the Penal Code to restrict the use of kinetic energy projectiles, flash-bang grenades, and chemical agents by law enforcement during crowd control. These devices can only be used if the peace officer has received certified training. The bill prohibits using these devices for immigration enforcement unless part of a joint task force or compliant with specified statutes. Additionally, flash-bang grenades cannot be used within 300 feet of areas where children are visibly present unless objectively reasonable to prevent a threat to life or serious injury.