Under existing law, for purposes of state retirement benefits, a K9 police officer employed by the Department of Corrections is not considered a state police officer. Under existing law, a state police officer receives a larger state employee retirement benefit than a K9 police officer. This bill would classify a K9 police officer as a state police officer. This bill would apply to any K9 police officer who retired on or after January 1, 2022.

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Introduced: 36-27-1