Law enforcement: flash-bang grenades and explosive breaching charges.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
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Overview
This bill restricts the use of flash-bang grenades and explosive breaching charges by law enforcement agencies in California. It prohibits their use for crowd control within 300 feet of schools, parks, or areas with children, and specifically bans their use for immigration enforcement. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies to report incidents involving these tools and mandates the Department of Justice to publish those reports, adding new reporting requirements.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the use of flash-bang grenades for crowd control within 300 feet of schools, parks, and areas with children.
- Bans the use of flash-bang grenades for immigration enforcement, except in specific joint task force situations.
- Prohibits the use of explosive breaching charges for immigration enforcement, except in specific joint task force situations.
- Requires law enforcement agencies to report incidents involving flash-bang grenades and explosive breaching charges to the Department of Justice.
- Defines ‘law enforcement agency’ broadly to include state, local, and federal agencies.
- Requires agencies to attempt de-escalation techniques before deploying flash-bang grenades or explosive breaching charges.
- Mandates that only a commanding officer can authorize the use of flash-bang grenades.
- Establishes a process for state reimbursement to local agencies for costs associated with the bill's requirements.
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