Cal. PEN § 13508

This is the official text of Cal. PEN § 13508, part of California’s Penal Code — defines crimes and sets criminal procedure in California.

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Official statutory text

(a) The commission shall do each of the following:

(1) Establish a learning technology laboratory that would conduct pilot projects with regard to needed facilities and otherwise implement modern instructional technology to improve the effectiveness of law enforcement training.

(2) Develop an implementation plan for the acquisition of law enforcement facilities and technology. In developing this plan, the commission shall consult with appropriate law enforcement and training organizations. The implementation plan shall include each of the following items:

(A) An evaluation of pilot and demonstration projects.

(B) Recommendations for the establishment of regional skills training centers, training conference centers, and the use of modern instructional technology.

(C) A recommended financing structure.

(b) The commission may enter into joint powers agreements with other governmental agencies for the purpose of developing and deploying needed technology and facilities.

(c) Any pilot project conducted pursuant to this section shall terminate on or before January 1, 1995, unless funding is provided for the project continuation.

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