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§ 13550. — 13550. (Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1249, Sec. 5.)

California § 13550.
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Part 4.TITLE 4. STANDARDS AND TRAINING OF LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Ch. 1.CHAPTER 1. Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training
Art. 5.ARTICLE 5. Local Law Enforcement Accreditation

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For the purposes of this article the following terms apply:

(a)“Local law enforcement” means city police and county sheriffs’ departments.
(b)“Accreditation” means meeting and maintaining standards that render the agency eligible for certification by ascribing to publicly recognized principles for the professional operation of local law enforcement agencies.

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Legislative History

Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1249, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1993.
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