Pen. Code, § 13553 · Article 5. Local Law Enforcement Accreditation

Pen. Code, § 13553

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

Nothing in this article shall prohibit a law enforcement agency from establishing standards that exceed the minimum accreditation standards set by the commission.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

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

Source of truth

Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=13553.
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