Law enforcement: training: racial profiling.

Existing law requires peace officers to receive preservice training developed by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training regarding racial, identity, and cultural awareness, recognizing implicit bias, and preventing racial or identity profiling in law enforcement. Existing law requires peace officers to also complete a refresher course on these subjects at least every 5 years. This bill would instead require the refresher training to be completed at least annually. By requiring local agencies to provide that training for their employees with greater frequency, this bill would create a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.