Section 13515.29 Of Article 2. Field Services And Standards For Recruitment And Training From California Penal Code >> Title 4. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.
13515.29
. (a) The commission shall establish and keep updated a
field training officer course relating to competencies of the field
training program and police training program that addresses how to
interact with persons with mental illness or intellectual disability.
(b) This course shall consist of at least four hours of classroom
instruction and instructor-led active learning, such as
scenario-based training, shall address issues related to stigma, and
shall be culturally relevant and appropriate.
(c) All prospective field training officers shall complete the
course described in subdivisions (a) and (b) as part of the existing
field training officer program.
(d) The commission shall implement the provisions of this section
on or before August 1, 2016.