(KMJ) – State lawmakers have passed the nation’s strictest standard on police use of deadly force.
Assembly Bill 392 changes the standard of the use-of-deadly-force from reasonable to necessary in defense of human life.
AB 392 will require that officers use deadly force only when there is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury to themselves or others. The bill also makes clear that officers must use other resources and techniques, whenever safe and feasible, to address threats instead of using deadly force. These changes will be reflected in both law enforcement agency policy and officer training statewide.
Governor Gavin Newsom says he plans to sign this legislation into law.
