Law enforcement: police canines.
- Requires all California police departments with K-9 units to adopt standardized policies by January 2027.
- Mandates that K-9 unit policies must follow guidelines set by the state's police training commission.
- Provides reimbursement to local agencies for costs of implementing new K-9 policies.
Assembly Member Pacheco's police canine legislation would require California law enforcement agencies with canine units to adopt policies aligned with Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) guidelines by January 2027.
The measure defines law enforcement agencies as any state or local government department, special district, or political subdivision employing peace officers. These agencies must maintain written policies governing canine operations that meet or exceed the most recent POST standards. While the bill establishes this baseline requirement, it leaves the specific content of those standards to POST's existing authority and expertise.
To address fiscal impacts on local agencies, the bill includes provisions for state reimbursement of mandated costs. The Commission on State Mandates would evaluate whether the new requirements create reimbursable expenses for local jurisdictions and school districts. Any approved costs would be repaid through established statutory procedures under the Government Code.
 Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 James RamosD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 9 | PASS |
- Requires all California police departments with K-9 units to adopt standardized policies by January 2027.
- Mandates that K-9 unit policies must follow guidelines set by the state's police training commission.
- Provides reimbursement to local agencies for costs of implementing new K-9 policies.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Assembly Member Pacheco's police canine legislation would require California law enforcement agencies with canine units to adopt policies aligned with Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) guidelines by January 2027.
The measure defines law enforcement agencies as any state or local government department, special district, or political subdivision employing peace officers. These agencies must maintain written policies governing canine operations that meet or exceed the most recent POST standards. While the bill establishes this baseline requirement, it leaves the specific content of those standards to POST's existing authority and expertise.
To address fiscal impacts on local agencies, the bill includes provisions for state reimbursement of mandated costs. The Commission on State Mandates would evaluate whether the new requirements create reimbursable expenses for local jurisdictions and school districts. Any approved costs would be repaid through established statutory procedures under the Government Code.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 9 | PASS |
Joaquin ArambulaD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
James RamosD Assemblymember | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Buffy WicksD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Lisa CalderonD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Mike FongD Assemblymember | Committee Member | Not Contacted |