FREE LASD Laws and Regulations Questions and Answers
What does the California Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) aim to address?
The Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA) aims to prevent racial and identity profiling by requiring law enforcement officers to collect and report data on all stops and detentions.
Under California law, what is the maximum period a suspect can be held without charges being filed?
Under California law, a suspect can be held for up to 72 hours without charges being filed. This period allows law enforcement time to investigate and determine whether there is enough evidence to press charges.
Under California Penal Code Section 832.7, what type of records are considered confidential?
California Penal Code Section 832.7 states that personnel records of peace officers, including records relating to complaints and investigations of misconduct, are confidential and not subject to public disclosure except under specific circumstances.
Which California law regulates the public release of police body camera footage?
Which California law requires law enforcement officers to report any use of force that results in serious bodily injury or death?
AB 748 requires law enforcement agencies to report any use of force that results in serious bodily injury or death and mandates the release of body camera footage within a specific timeframe.