Increase Peace Officer Training – The Budget includes $34.9 million General Fund for increased peace officer training. This amount includes $20 million to make permanent a one-time augmentation included in the 2018 Budget Act for training on use of force and de-escalation and engaging with individuals in mental health crisis. It also includes $14.9 million to restore POST to its historical budget level prior to significant declines in fine and fee revenues since 2014-15. -Referenced from the California Department of Finance.
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