Quarterly Newsletter

Peace Officer Standards Accountability Division

Q3 2025

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. 

DISTRICT MAP UPDATED TO BETTER SERVE AGENCIES

When the district map was first created, the Peace Officer Standards Accountability Division (POSAD) identified and separated the State of California into regions so cases could be handled regionally, ensuring consistency and accessibility statewide. At the beginning of Q3, POST made some adjustments to the POSAD Districts. Professional Conduct Central Bureau Chief Brian South explains what changed and why this reorganization was necessary.

What changes were made to the District Map?

There are two main components to the recent reorganization. First, there are now three Professional Conduct Bureaus covering California: Northern, Central, and Southern. The previous Los Angeles County Bureau has been incorporated into the Professional Conduct Southern Bureau. Second, agencies within San Francisco County, Alameda County, and Contra Costa County will now be covered by the Professional Conduct Northern Bureau, while agencies in Ventura County and Santa Barbara County will now be covered by the Professional Conduct Central Bureau. 

Why was this reorganization necessary?

In Q2, POSAD conducted an analysis of agency reporting and case volume. From this analysis, POSAD determined that a district reorganization would better serve to balance case volume by bureau and increase operational efficiency. 

How will I know if my district has changed?

Agencies have already been notified of their updated bureau contacts. While some investigators may change, case processing procedures will remain the same. 

The updated district map is now available on the POST website. For any questions regarding the reorganization, please contact your district representative.

ADDRESS OF RECORD STATISTICS

Total Active, Separated, or Retired Peace Officers

  • Total Addresses of Records: 41,746
  • Personal Address or PO Box Designations: 16,898
  • Agency Address Designations: 24,848

Active Peace Officers

  • Total Addresses of Records: 37,520
  • Personal Address or P.O. Box Designations: 14,387
  • Agency Address Designations: 23,133

CURRENT PEACE OFFICER CERTIFICATION AND DECERTIFICATION STATISTICS

The below statistics include a brief summary of total agency misconduct reports (AMR), case volume, and the top three allegations as of September 26, 2025. For further statistics, please visit the POST Data Warehouse.

  • Total Approved AMRs: 39,812
  • Total Assigned Cases: 35,580
    • Total Open Cases: 8,842
      • Open Cases w/Agency: 3,636
      • Open Cases w/POST: 5,206
  • Total Closed Cases: 26,738
  • 1205(a)(3) – Physical Abuse/Excessive or Unreasonable Use of Force: 16,473 allegations
  • 1205(a)(5) – Demonstrating Bias: 12,227 allegations
  • 1205(a)(2) – Abuse of Power: 7,016 allegations
 

CURRENT CERTIFICATION ACTION STATISTICS

From June 1, 2025, to September 26, 2025, POST has:

  • Issued 32 Immediate Temporary Suspensions.
  • Revoked 29 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.
  • Deemed 16 peace officers ineligible due to a felony or misdemeanor conviction identified in Government Code section 1029.
  • Received 13 Voluntary Surrenders.
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INTAKE AND DISPOSITION BUREAU UPDATE

The following is a list of recommendations to help agency Mark43 reporters manage and submit their Mark43 reports.

  • The "Comments & History" area of a Mark43 report, such as a POST Public Complaint, Agency Misconduct Report, or an Agency Supplemental Report, is reserved for POST internal staff use.
    • Please submit your agency response or update to a POST Public Complaint, Agency Misconduct Report, or an Agency Supplemental Report with an appropriate linked report. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the Intake and Disposition Bureau at (916) 227-2822.
  • Agency Response When Receiving Agency Notification of a POST Public Complaint that has any allegation(s) of serious misconduct pursuant to Penal Code section 13510.8 entered in as the type of incident or entered in the Narrative card.
    • Please respond by submitting a linked Agency Misconduct Report in Mark43.
  • Agency Response When Receiving Agency Notification of a POST Public Complaint that does not have any allegation(s) of serious misconduct pursuant to Penal Code section 13510.8 entered in as the type of incident or entered in the Narrative card.
    • Please respond by submitting a linked Agency Supplemental Report in Mark43.
  • Agency Misconduct Report or an Agency Supplemental Report was created in error.
    • POST does not delete any reports. Do not leave this report in draft status. Enter “created in error” in the Narrative card and submit the report for approval.
  • Agency Misconduct Report investigation status is Exonerated, Sustained, Not Sustained, or Unfounded.
    • Use the Attachments card to provide POST with the final Internal Affairs investigative report or other documentation. If there are no reports or documents available to provide, then state that in the Narrative card.
  • ​​​​Agency Supplemental Report disposition status is Exonerated, Sustained, Not Sustained, or Unfounded.
    • In the Narrative card, provide an explanation of the investigative steps (i.e., viewed BWC, took witness statements, interviewed witnesses, interviewed officers) taken during the investigation that led to your conclusion that the POST Public Complaint does not meet the definition of serious misconduct pursuant to Penal Code section 13510.8.
    • Use the Attachments card to provide POST with investigative documents (i.e., IA report, Complaint Review Report, Complaint Report, Field Report) that support your conclusion that the POST Public Complaint does not meet the definition of serious misconduct pursuant to Penal Code section 13510.8. If there are no reports or documents available to provide, then state that in the Narrative card.
  • Manage Permissions appropriately for every Agency Misconduct Report or Agency Supplemental Report that is created.
    • If there are no applicable permission restrictions, click the "Manage Permissions" icon (padlock with a checkmark inside of it) located at the top right area of the screen.
      • Click + Role.
      • Click in the blank field that opened. Type in your agency and select it. Select "Can Manage" permission setting.
      • Click Save.
    • If permissions should be restricted, click the "Manage Permissions" icon (padlock with a checkmark inside of it) located at the top right area of the screen.
      • Click + User.
      • Click in the blank field that opened. Type in the name of your agency’s Mark43 reporter that you want to add and select that person. Select "Can Manage" permission setting.
      • Click Save.

Should you have any questions about responding to a POST Public Complaint, submitting an Agency Misconduct Report, submitting an Agency Supplemental Report, or managing permissions for your Mark43 reports, please contact the Intake and Disposition Bureau at (916) 227-2822.

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

Virtual POST Mark43 Agency User Training

  • Wednesday, February 25, 2026
  • Wednesday, August 5, 2026

POST Mark43 Role Agency User Training (In-Person)

  • Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM at POST HQ in West Sacramento
  • Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at POST HQ in West Sacramento
  • Wednesday, November 4, 2026, Location TBD

Peace Officer Decertification Workshop​​​​​​​

In November, the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) will be hosting the Decertification Process Workshop at POST Headquarters in West Sacramento and via Zoom.

This free, two-hour class will include the following topics:

  • POST's role in serious misconduct investigations
  • Introduction to the definitions of serious misconduct categories
  • Overview of the decertification process

Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask any decertification-related questions and receive relevant information about their certification.

Reservation information is listed below. For those who cannot attend in person, a Zoom option has been added to the Eventbrite registration link below. If you select the Zoom option, you will receive the Zoom login information once you have completed your registration. Questions may be directed to the Professional Conduct Southern Support Inbox.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

POST Headquarters 

860 Stillwater Road, Suite 100, Training Rooms A & B
West Sacramento, CA 95605

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OR

via Zoom

Register Here

FREQUENTLY USED FORMS

UPCOMING PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS ACCOUNTABILITY ADVISORY BOARD HEARING DATES

October 09, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

POST Headquarters
860 Stillwater Road, Suite 100
West Sacramento, CA 95605

UPCOMING POST COMMISSION SERIOUS MISCONDUCT HEARING DATES

December 03, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

POST Headquarters
860 Stillwater Road, Suite 100
West Sacramento, CA 95605

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. 

View Map

Professional Conduct Northern Bureau

Professional Conduct Central Bureau

Professional Conduct Southern Bureau

 Contact Us

View the District Map to determine which district you are in. Contact your district for support.

Southern

Northern

Central