California · Penal Code

PEN §422.89: It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage counties, cities, law enforcement agencies, and school districts to establish education and training programs to prevent violations of civil rights and

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This statute expresses legislative intent to encourage counties, cities, law enforcement agencies, and school districts to create education and training programs for preventing civil rights violations.

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It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage counties, cities, law enforcement agencies, and school districts to establish education and training programs to prevent violations of civil rights and hate crimes and to assist victims.

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