California law enforcement officers could need to meet new education requirements under a bill introduced by Assemblymember ...

Amid calls for police reform in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in 2020, California lawmakers set out to raise education standards for incoming law enforcement officers. Five years later — as ...

APD has offered the bonuses since 2023, but the previous language of the policy didn’t include out-of-state lateral hires.

California had a total of 82,014 sworn law enforcement officers in 2024, according to the latest data available from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

California had a total of 82,014 sworn law enforcement officers in 2024, according to the latest data available from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Capitol was lit up in blue Sunday night, serving as a solemn tribute to the brave police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.