Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 2 — Administration›Chapter 2.2 — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Clovis Municipal Code Art. 3 Duties of Police Officers and Firemen
Clovis Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Clovis
Cite as: Clovis Municipal Code Article 3 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 2.2.301. Assistance to distressed 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 or animals in distress or danger to render them such help and assistance within their power.
(§ 1, Ord. 123)
§ 2.2.302. Authority to supplement the police force with reserve officers.¶
A police reserve force is established in the City. The Chief of Police is hereby empowered to deputize or appoint qualified persons as reserve City police officers pursuant to Sections 830.6 and 832.6 of the Penal Code. Qualifying persons may be appointed to the position of reserve police officer in the following categories pursuant to California Penal Code Section 832.6: Level I reserve police officer, Level II reserve police officer or Level III reserve police officer. The Police Chief may utilize reserve officers for the performance of technical, expert or professional services. The Chief of Police has the discretion to appoint Level I reserve police officers as “designated” or “nondesignated” who will have the powers and duties as outlined in California Penal Code Section 830.6.
(§ 1, Ord. 16-16, eff. July 5, 2016; § 1, Ord. 16-15, eff. August 17, 2016)
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