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Labor groups urge POST to 'hire California first' and oppose AB2411 during public comment
Summary
During a long public‑comment section, PORAC and allied unions urged the commission to resist AB2411 proposals to fast‑track out‑of‑state officers for the 2028 Olympics, arguing it would lower California's standards and risk accountability; speakers pressed for local hires, strict background checks and limiting out‑of‑state staff to temporary, non‑investigative roles.
Scores of representatives from the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC) and affiliated police unions addressed POST during the June 3 public comment period, urging the commission and staff to protect California's training and certification standards in light of AB2411, a bill proposing expedited pathways for out‑of‑state officers to assist for the LA28 Olympic/Paralympic Games.
Brian Marvel, PORAC president, told commissioners, "California first. Let us first call upon our own trained professionals… Our guiding principle should be straightforward and unapologetic." Multiple speakers echoed that view and detailed remaining concerns with AB2411: the bill's current language does not expressly disqualify applicants with pending investigations; it lacks a requirement that out‑of‑state agencies maintain selection, training and decertification standards comparable to California; and the proposed streamlined POST program was described as an undefined, potentially weaker course than California's 160‑hour re‑qualification option.
Marshall Mlan (Los Angeles Airport Peace Officers Association) and union leaders from across the state said California has among the nation's most rigorous standards and warned that AB2411 could create two tiers of readiness and accountability. Speakers recommended prioritizing voluntary overtime, mutual aid, reserve officers and recently retired personnel before turning to out‑of‑state hires; they also urged explicit written certification from sending agencies that officers meet California background and moral character standards.
Commissioners acknowledged the concern and staff said AB2411 was on the agenda for later discussion; POST staff emphasized their neutral legislative stance but noted they are preparing workshops and guidance to respond to any statutory requirements if the bill advances.
Provenance: topicintro SEG 1507, topfinish SEG 1999
