Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 2 — ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Atwater Municipal Code Ch. 2.36 Police and Fire Personnel
Atwater Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Atwater
Cite as: Atwater Municipal Code Chapter 2.36 · Text as of 2026-10-04
2.36.010 - Duty to aid all persons and animals.¶
In addition to the performance of their regular and ordinary duties, it shall be the duty of all policemen and firemen at all times, and under all circumstances, to go to the aid of all persons and animals in distress or danger and render them such help and assistance as lies within their power.
(Prior Code § 2-2.201)
2.36.020 - Injury sustained during aid to distressed persons or animals.¶
In case any policeman or fireman should be injured while rendering the additional services mentioned in Section 2.36.010, he shall be deemed to be injured in the course of his employment and shall be entitled to workmen's compensation as provided by law.
(Prior Code § 2-2.202)
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