Section 13517.7 Of Article 2. Field Services And Standards For Recruitment And Training From California Penal Code >> Title 4. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.
13517.7
. (a) The commission shall develop guidelines and training
for use by state and local law enforcement officers to address issues
related to child safety when a caretaker parent or guardian is
arrested.
(b) The guidelines and training shall, at a minimum, address the
following subjects:
(1) Procedures to ensure that officers and custodial employees
inquire whether an arrestee has minor dependent children without
appropriate supervision.
(2) Authorizing additional telephone calls by arrestees so that
they may arrange for the care of minor dependent children.
(3) Use of county child welfare services, as appropriate, and
other similar service providers to assist in the placement of
dependent children when the parent or guardian is unable or unwilling
to arrange suitable care for the child or children.
(4) Identification of local government or nongovernmental agencies
able to provide appropriate custodial services.
(5) Temporary supervision of minor children to ensure their safety
and well-being.
(6) Sample procedures to assist state and local law enforcement
agencies to develop ways to ensure the safety and well-being of
children when the parent or guardian has been arrested.
(c) The commission shall use appropriate subject matter experts,
including representatives of law enforcement and county child welfare
agencies, in developing the guidelines and training required by this
section.