5 Critical Updates to PC 835a Every California Officer Must Know

AB 392 changed the legal standard for use of force in California — and not every agency has fully updated their training and documentation practices to reflect it.

This free guide covers the 5 most critical updates to Penal Code 835a that every California officer, supervisor, and training coordinator needs to know right now.

WHAT IS COVERED:

1. The shift from "reasonable" to "necessary" — what it means in practice

2. The duty to consider alternatives before using deadly force

3. Mental health and disability considerations in force decisions

4. Documentation requirements that protect officers and agencies

5. Training implications — what your agency should be updating now

This guide is provided free by Sowards Consulting as a resource for California law enforcement professionals.

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