California · Penal Code

PEN §13887: (a) Any county may establish and implement a sexual assault felony enforcement (SAFE) team program pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.

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Counties may establish SAFE teams to investigate sexual assaults. The Legislature finds that reliable funding for these teams is critical to reducing sexual assaults in California.

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(a) Any county may establish and implement a sexual assault felony enforcement (SAFE) team program pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. (b) The Legislature finds and declares that identifying and developing reliable and sustainable funding for SAFE teams established by this chapter, including those established in rural and regional areas, is critical for reducing sexual assaults in California.

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