Quarterly Newsletter
Peace Officer Standards Accountability Division
Q2 2026
The Peace Officer Standards Accountability Division (POSAD) Quarterly Newsletter is a quarterly status report that informs the California law enforcement community of recent updates, projects, and trainings related to certification and decertification.
Senate Bill 2 by the Numbers: A Mid-Year Snapshot
Three and a half years after Senate Bill 2 (SB 2, 2021) took effect, California’s peace officer accountability process continues to evolve. As we reach the midpoint of 2026, it provides an opportunity to look back at the progress made and the certification actions taken since January 1, 2023.
At the June 3, 2026, POST Commission meeting, the Peace Officer Standards Accountability Division (POSAD) presented a mid-year review of certification actions that occurred outside of the traditional hearing process. These include voluntary surrenders of certification and revocations resulting from default or disqualifying felony or misdemeanor convictions.
While these cases are not reviewed by the Peace Officer Standards Accountability Board or presented before the Commission, they represent an important part of POST’s ongoing work to uphold professional standards and maintain public trust. The analysis provides insight into the volume and types of certification actions taken since SB 2 became law.
The following summarizes the information shared with the Commission. To view additional SB 2 data reports, please visit the POST Data Warehouse.
Of the 182 voluntary surrenders POST has received since January 1, 2023:
- 100 certifications were surrendered after POSAD sent the subject peace officer a Letter of Investigation.
- Seven certifications were surrendered after POSAD sent the subject peace officer a Notice of Intent to Revoke.
- One certification was surrendered after POSAD sent the subject peace officer an Accusation advising of a pending hearing before an Administrative Law Judge.
- 27 certifications were surrendered while the subject peace officer was subject to an Immediate Temporary Suspension.
- 25 certifications were surrendered as part of a plea agreement with local or federal prosecutors.
- Ten certifications were surrendered voluntarily with no formal notices or proceedings initiated by POSAD
In analyzing the data over the last three and a half years, the number of voluntary surrenders has increased steadily each year, with 2026 expected to surpass the previous year's total. The data also indicates that most voluntary surrenders occur after POST notifies an officer that an investigation has been initiated or there is an intent to proceed with revocation.
Since January 1, 2023:
- 152 certifications were revoked due to a disqualifying felony or misdemeanor conviction identified in Government Code section 1029, after January 1, 2022; and
- 50 certifications were revoked as a result of the subject peace officer failing to respond to, or defaulting on, a Notice of Intent to Revoke.
The revoked certifications span several categories of serious misconduct, including Acts that Violate the Law, Dishonesty, Sexual Assault, Excessive Use of Force, Demonstrating Bias, and Abuse of Power.
Together, these data points provide a snapshot of how SB 2 is being implemented in practice and reflect POST’s continued commitment to accountability, transparency, and maintaining the integrity of California’s peace officer profession.
ADDRESS OF RECORD STATISTICS
Total Active, Separated, or Retired Peace Officers
- Total Addresses of Records: 54,009
- Personal Address or PO Box Designations: 23,505
- Agency Address Designations: 30,504
Active Peace Officers
- Total Addresses of Records: 47,549
- Personal Address or PO Box Designations: 19,830
- Agency Address Designations: 27,719
CURRENT PEACE OFFICER CERTIFICATION AND DECERTIFICATION STATISTICS
The statistics below include a brief summary of total Agency Misconduct Reports (AMR), case volume, and the top three allegations as of June 16, 2026. For further statistics, please visit the POST Data Warehouse.
- Total Approved AMRs: 47,339
- Total Assigned Cases: 40,270
- Total Open Cases: 6,141
- Open Cases w/Agency: 2,278
- Open Cases w/POST: 3,863
- Total Closed Cases: 34,129
- 1205(a)(3) – Physical Abuse/Excessive or Unreasonable Use of Force: 19,014 allegations
- 1205(a)(5) – Demonstrating Bias: 14,449 allegations
- 1205(a)(2) – Abuse of Power: 8,934 allegations
CURRENT CERTIFICATION ACTION STATISTICS
From January 1, 2026, to June 18, 2026, POST has:
- Issued 32 Immediate Temporary Suspensions
- Revoked 40 peace officer certifications
- Eight were default revocations, which occur when peace officers who have received notice of revocation proceedings from POST fail to submit an appeal.
- Thirty-two were revocations based on felony or misdemeanor convictions identified in Government Code section 1029, occurring after January 1, 2022.
- Deemed 28 peace officers ineligible due to a felony or misdemeanor conviction identified in Government Code section 1029, occurring before January 1, 2022.
- Received 49 Voluntary Surrenders
PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS ACCOUNTABILITY ADVISORY BOARD AND COMMISSION SERIOUS MISCONDUCT UPDATE
At the April 15, 2026, Peace Officer Standards Accountability Advisory Board (Board) hearing, the Board reviewed five cases recommended by POSAD.
Of those five cases, four resulted in a recommendation of revocation, including one recommendation of revocation stayed (set aside) pursuant to the terms of a stipulated settlement agreement (probationary agreement). Following the hearing, one subject officer voluntarily surrendered their certification.
The POST Commission met on June 04, 2026, to review the remaining four recommendations made by the Board. The Commission moved two cases forward to a full evidentiary hearing before an administrative law judge without making a disciplinary recommendation at this time. The Commission also upheld the Board's recommendation to revoke but stay the revocation of one subject officer's certification pursuant to the terms of an agreed-upon stipulated settlement or probationary agreement. In the final case, the Commission suspended the peace officer’s certification for a term of three years instead of adopting the Board's recommendation of revocation.
The next Board hearing is scheduled for July 16, 2026. During the current cycle, the POSAD issued eight Notices of Intent to Revoke. Of those cases, three officers appealed and will have their cases heard at the July hearing, two voluntarily surrendered their certification, and three resulted in default revocations after the officers failed to respond to the notices.
The July 16, 2026, Board hearing will begin at 10:00 AM at POST headquarters in West Sacramento.
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT BUREAUS UPDATE
The Professional Conduct Bureaus have received a few questions regarding what constitutes failure to cooperate. The information below clarifies how POST interprets this part of the law.
The refusal of a person who is employed as a peace officer to answer questions in an administrative investigation into police misconduct may be considered a failure to cooperate under Penal Code section 13510.8(b)(8). Unless that refusal is based on a lawful exercise of rights, such non-cooperation can lead to administrative consequences, including suspension or revocation of that peace officer’s certification. This applies whether the investigation is being conducted by the peace officer’s current employing agency or their prior employing agency, and can provide the basis for compelling the interview of a currently employed peace officer.
MARK43 RECOMMENDATIONS AND REMINDERS
The following is a list of recommendations to help agency Mark43 reporters manage and submit their Mark43 reports:
- When managing permissions for your reports and adding your agency as a role, please do NOT edit or delete any of the nine pre-existing Role/Group settings.
- The Comments and History section of an agency misconduct report or agency supplemental report is reserved for POST internal staff use only. Please call or email the Intake and Disposition Bureau if you have any questions regarding the report.
- Include in the Narrative Card if body-worn camera (BWC) footage is available, but please do NOT upload BWC footage in the Attachments Card of an Agency Misconduct Report or an Agency Supplemental Report. At a later date, a task will be assigned to provide BWC footage using an Evidence.com link.
- When assigned a task to provide Internal Affairs investigative documents, please do NOT add/edit your attachments in that Edit Task window location. Use the Attachments Card. Also, do NOT use the Task Update field to write any comments or questions. Please call or email the Intake and Disposition Bureau if you have any questions regarding the task.
UPCOMING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
POST Intake and Disposition staff will be conducting several free, in-person and virtual trainings for Serious Misconduct Reporting with Mark43. To sign up for one of the training courses below, please visit EventBrite.
In-Person POST Mark43 Role Agency User Training
- Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM in Norwalk, CA – Register Here
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (Location TBD)
Virtual POST Mark43 Role Agency User Training
- Wednesday, August 5, 2026
POST will also be presenting an update on the Decertification Process. This will be a two-hour in-person class at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Records and Identification Bureau. To sign up for the workshop, please visit Eventbrite.
Peace Officer Decertification Process and Update
- Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 8:00-10:00 AM in Norwalk, CA – Register Here
FREQUENTLY USED FORMS
UPCOMING PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS ACCOUNTABILITY ADVISORY BOARD HEARING DATES
July 16, 2026
09:00 AM - 5:00 PM
POST Headquarters
860 Stillwater Road, Ste 100
West Sacramento, CA 95605
UPCOMING POST COMMISSION SERIOUS MISCONDUCT HEARING DATES
September 17, 2025
9:00 AM - Until adjourned
Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
55 W Younger Avenue
San Jose, CA 95110
DISTRICT CONTACTS
The Peace Officer Standards Accountability Division identified and separated the State of California into districts. Cases will be handled regionally. Below are the Law Enforcement Consultant contacts listed for each district.
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Professional Conduct Northern Bureau
Professional Conduct Central Bureau
Professional Conduct Southern Bureau