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An act to amend Section 835a of the Penal Code, relating to law enforcement.

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Removes the specification that a peace officer making an arrest need not desist in their efforts because of resistance or threatened resistance from the person being arrested. Requires a peace officer to attempt to control an incident through deescalation tactics in an effort to reduce or avoid the need to use force, to render medical aid immediately or as soon as feasible, and to intervene to stop a violation of law or an excessive use of force by another peace officer. Defines the term necessary.