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Assembly committee advances bill to limit local officers' secondary work with DHS amid broad debate
Summary
A contentious Assembly Public Safety Committee hearing advanced AB 15 37 to require disclosure and restrict local law‑enforcement secondary employment with Department of Homeland Security entities. Supporters cited community safety and transparency; law‑enforcement associations warned the language is overly broad and could hamper vital partnerships.
The Assembly Public Safety Committee on Thursday voted to send AB 15 37 to the Appropriations Committee after a heated hearing where community groups urged restrictions on local law‑enforcement side jobs with the Department of Homeland Security and public‑safety groups warned of unintended consequences.
Assemblymember Isaac Bridal introduced the bill as a response to community reports that federal immigration enforcement operations have terrorized neighborhoods. Bridal told the committee he wanted “transparency and a clear message that local…
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