DIVISION 9. EXPENDITURE LIMITATIONS 7900-7914›PART 1. GENERAL 36501-36525›CHAPTER 6. Chief of Police 41601-41612

§ 41602

California Government Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · California

The chief of police’s lawful orders shall be promptly executed by deputies, police officers, and watchpersons in the city. Every citizen shall also lend aid when required for the arrest of offenders and maintenance of public order.

(Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 467, Sec. 49. (SB 1498) Effective January 1, 2019.)

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