Part One[1]:
Although Senate Bill 2 (SB 2) took effect January 1, 2022 (some of its provisions took effect at later dates, as outlined below), many law enforcement agencies (and outside investigators) are still becoming acquainted with its many new, impactful provisions. Here, I highlight noteworthy provisions of SB 2 while also highly recommending giving SB 2 a close read before embarking on any Peace Officer misconduct investigations. Do not sleep on SB 2!
The two most significant takeaways from the enaction of SB 2 lie in (1) the substantial, new power SB 2 conferred on the
