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POST revokes certifications of two former Torrance officers after advisory board finds racist text messages

6438456 · September 9, 2025
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The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training voted Aug. 28 to revoke POST certificates for two former Torrance Police Department officers after the advisory board unanimously recommended revocation based on text messages the division said demonstrated racial bias.

The Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training voted Aug. 28 to revoke the POST certificates of two former Torrance police officers after the advisory board unanimously recommended revocation in both cases.

Case summaries and outcome - Post v. Brian Kawamoto (POST case 2305110): The POST Professional Conduct division…

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