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California wants new education requirements for police officers. Are they watered down?

  • California lawmakers are debating new education requirements for police officers amid a shortage of personnel.
  • Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin proposed a bill that would require incoming officers to obtain a policing certificate, associate degree, or bachelor's degree starting in 2031.
  • Some law enforcement leaders are skeptical of the bill, citing concerns about its effectiveness and potential negative impacts on staffing.
  • Supporters argue that the bill provides flexibility to meet education requirements and addresses ongoing recruitment challenges in law enforcement.
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California wants new education requirements for police officers. Are they watered down?

California lawmakers could set new education requirements for police officers, but the bill has critics from all sides — including former Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer, who authored the state’s watershed 2021 police reform bill.

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The Sacramento Observer broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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