CA AB1178

Courts reviewing requests to compel disclosure of peace officer records must consider whether an officer is currently working undercover and requires anonymity when determining if disclosure would pose a significant danger to physical safety

Amends Penal Code Section 832.7, which governs the confidentiality of peace officer and custodial officer personnel records and establishes exceptions for public disclosure of certain misconduct and use-of-force records

Provides undercover officers additional consideration for record redaction protections beyond the existing standard requiring a "specific, articulable, and particularized reason" to believe disclosure poses safety dangers

Includes contingency provisions to coordinate with AB 847 and AB 1388, which also propose amendments to the same Penal Code section, ensuring proper integration if multiple bills are enacted