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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation - Item #24Resolution Opposing AB 742 Item #24 City Manager’s Office April 18, 2023 Slide 1 Resolution Opposing Assembly Bill 742 Resolution Opposing AB 742 Item #24 City Manager’s Office April 18, 2023 Slide 2 Background •Assembly Bill 742 prohibits: –Use of unleashed police canine to apprehend a person –Any use of police canine for crowd control –Law enforcement agencies from authorizing use or training of police canine that is inconsistent with this bill Resolution Opposing AB 742 Item #24 City Manager’s Office April 18, 2023 Slide 3 Existing Law •Authorizes a peace officer to use reasonable force to effect the arrest, to prevent escape, or to overcome resistance of an individual •Law enforcement agencies must maintain a policy on the use of force •Prohibits use of kinetic energy projectiles or chemical agents to disperse any assembly, protest, or demonstration Resolution Opposing AB 742 Item #24 City Manager’s Office April 18, 2023 Slide 4 Status •AB 742 was passed in the Assembly Public Safety Committee on March 21, 2023. •It is currently being referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee for consideration. Resolution Opposing AB 742 Item #24 City Manager’s Office April 18, 2023 Slide 5 Recommendation •Staff recommends that the City Council consider a resolution declaring opposition to California Assembly Bill 742. Resolution Opposing AB 742 Item #24 City Manager’s Office April 18, 2023 Slide 6 Thank you!