Section 13515.55 Of Article 2. Field Services And Standards For Recruitment And Training From California Penal Code >> Title 4. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.
13515.55
. Every city police officer or deputy sheriff at a
supervisory level who is assigned field or investigative duties shall
complete a high technology crimes and computer seizure training
course certified by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and
Training by January 1, 2000, or within 18 months of assignment to
supervisory duties. Completion of the course may be satisfied by
telecourse, video training tape, or other instruction. This training
shall be offered to all city police officers and deputy sheriffs as
part of continuing professional training. The training shall, at a
minimum, address relevant laws, recognition of high technology
crimes, and computer evidence collection and preservation.