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California disqualifies decertified officers, including federal immigration enforcers, from peace-officer service
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1627 on September 29, 2026. It amends Government Code section 1029 to disqualify from peace-officer service anyone listed in the National Decertification Index whose certification was revoked in any jurisdiction. Beginning January 1, 2028, anyone previously employed as a sworn officer or contractor and personally engaged in immigration enforcement is disqualified unless approved to enter a POST basic course.
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Key points
- Disqualifies officers whose certification was revoked in any jurisdiction, including federal immigration enforcers.California Legislative Information
- Uses the National Decertification Index to screen applicants.California Legislative Information
- From January 1, 2028, people who personally engaged in immigration enforcement are disqualified unless approved to enter a POST basic course.California Legislative Information
- Chapter 739, Statutes of 2026, amends Government Code section 1029; with no urgency clause, it takes effect January 1, 2027.California Legislative Information
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