SAN FRANCISCO (CN) — Current law allows a local California officer to take a second job as a federal agent — a moonlighting stint immigration activists hope to stop this year.
Standing Wednesday on the steps of San Francisco City Hall, elected leaders and immigration advocates pushed for passage of Assembly Bill 1537. If enacted, it would prohibit local law enforcement officers from working for or volunteering with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or its contractors. An officer could face decertification as a peace officer for violating the provision.
Additionally, the bill would make records pertaining to second jobs held by officers viewable under the state’s Public Records Act…