NEW: The San Francisco Police Department no longer requires peace officer applicants to be U.S. citizens, according to officials.

A new law written by East Bay Sen. Nancy Skinner repeals the requirement for #California Peace Officers to be citizens. Senate Bill 960 now allows anyone who is legally able to work in the U.S., regardless of their nationality.

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