Compton Municipal Code § 2-19 City Attorney's Office Designated as Law Enforcement Agency

[Ord. #1735, § 1]

The City Attorney's Office is hereby designated as a general and specialized law enforcement agency under the general direction and control of the City Attorney with all rights, privileges and certifications of any and all law enforcement agencies as authorized by Federal, State and local laws.

[Ord. #1735, § 2]

The City declares it desires to qualify to receive aid from the State under Section 13522 of Chapter 1 of Title 4, part 4 of the California Penal Code.

[Ord. #1735, § 3]

Pursuant to Section 13522 of said Chapter 1, the City, while receiving aid from the State pursuant to said Chapter 1, will adhere to the standards for recruitment and training established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

[Ord. #1735, § 4]

The City Attorney is hereby granted appointative powers to appoint police officers, public safety officers and other appropriate peace officers as prescribed in Section 830 et seq. of the penal code subject to the consent of the City Council which may be granted or ratified by resolution.

[Ord. #1735, § 5]

The primary duties of the Agency and its appointee(s) will consist of managing and conducting law enforcement activities in the prevention, detection and investigation of crime, including the enforcement of laws.

[Ord. #1735, § 6]

The City Attorney's Office shall have access to and use any and all equipment, facilities and records necessary and proper to effectuate appointments, and for the Agency and appointee(s) to carry out the designated duties.