CA AB1709

Removes the specification that peace officers making arrests need not desist from their efforts due to resistance or threatened resistance from the person being arrested.

Requires peace officers to attempt de-escalation tactics to reduce or avoid the need to use force, render medical aid immediately or as soon as feasible, and intervene to stop violations of law or excessive force by other officers.

Defines "necessary" for deadly force use to mean there was no reasonable alternative to deadly force that would prevent imminent death or serious bodily injury to the officer or another person.

Prohibits peace officers from using deadly force against a person based solely on danger that person poses to themselves if an objectively reasonable officer would not believe the person poses an imminent threat of death or serious bodily injury.

Establishes legislative findings that peaceful use of force authority must be exercised with respect for human rights and dignity, with particular attention to individuals with physical, mental health, developmental, or intellectual disabilities who are disproportionately affected by police force.