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POST workshop proposes two-track update to PC 832 introductory training for limited peace officers
Summary
POST staff reported on January–February workshops that recommended expanding the 40‑hour Penal Code 832 introductory course and creating two levels of PC 832 (a basic arrest introductory course and a more extensive limited‑peace‑officer course), separating firearms content and considering modular alignment with reserve training.
POST staff presented results from two stakeholder workshops on Penal Code 832 (commonly called the PC 832 introductory course) and possible regulatory and training changes for limited peace officers.
Basic Training Bureau Chief Carrie Holler said the group — which included academy directors and subject-matter experts representing chiefs, sheriffs, probation, CDCR, BSCC and presenters — agreed the existing 40‑hour PC 832 course is insufficient for many modern duties. Workshop participants proposed two different PC 832 tracks: an "Arrest Basic Introductory" course aimed at…
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