Probation officers: body-worn cameras: County of Los Angeles.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires the County of Los Angeles to establish and implement a body-worn camera program for its Probation Department. The program would apply to all probation officers and staff working with clients in the field and in facilities. The county, probation department, and employee organizations must develop a comprehensive policy and implementation plan by June 1, 2027, with the program beginning January 1, 2028. The policy will need to address camera specifications, officer notification practices, data retention, and officer review for training purposes.
Key provisions
- Requires the County of Los Angeles to implement a body-worn camera program for the County of Los Angeles Probation Department.
- Sets a deadline of June 1, 2027, for the county, probation department, and employee organizations to develop a body-worn camera policy.
- Requires the program to begin January 1, 2028.
- The policy must include guidelines on officer assignments, camera specifications, camera placement, public notification, data retention, and officer review for training.
- The bill designates the program as a state-mandated local program requiring reimbursement.
- Establishes a legislative finding regarding the unique challenges of the County of Los Angeles Probation Department.
- Provides for state reimbursement for costs mandated by the state.
Who is affected
- County of Los Angeles Probation Department
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