Gov. Newsom signs police reform bills opposed by unions

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

58% : : Law enforcement agencies must seek approval from local governing bodies when buying surplus military equipmentAB 958:
55% : 'It's also about rebuilding trust between our communities and law enforcement.'
53% : The governor introduced eight new measures Thursday which he said will hold law enforcement to account in the state and tackle the mistrust between police and communities.
52% : However, the governor doesn't have support for some of the measures from groups representing members of law enforcement.
50% : 'We are in a crisis of trust when it comes to law enforcement right now, across the state, across the nation,' he said.
47% : Several groups representing members of law enforcement oppose some bills
47% : Ross' mother Fouzia Almarou spoke at the event, saying she hopes the new laws will prevent other people of color dying at the hands of law enforcement.
42% : The association criticized the reform saying such standards should be 'mindful of disadvantaged individuals who desire a career in law enforcement.'
41% : Senate Bill 2 allows for a system to be created to decertify cops for misconduct and prevent them from simply transferring to another law enforcement agency in the state.
38% : The California Police Chiefs Association sent a letter to lawmakers pushing back against the bill arguing the panel could be biased and not have law enforcement experience.

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