Earlier editions: 2026-07
Downey Municipal Code Ch. 9A Miscellaneous
Downey Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Downey
Cite as: Downey Municipal Code Chapter 9A · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 2915. TRAINING AND RECRUITMENT STANDARDS. PEACE OFFICERS.¶
The City of Downey declares that it desires to qualify to receive aid from the State of California under the provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 4, Part 4 of the California Penal Code.
(Added by Ord. 167, adopted 4-25-61)
§ 2915.1. SAME.¶
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 13522 of the Penal Code of the State of California, the City, while receiving aid from the State of California, pursuant to Chapter 1 of Title 4, Part 4 of said Penal Code, will adhere to standards no less strict or stringent than the standards for recruitment and training established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training of the Department of Justice.
(Added by Ord. 167, adopted 4-25-61)
§ 2916. PEACE OFFICER POWERS.¶
A member of the auxiliary police force shall have peace officer powers as provided for in Section 832.6 of the Penal Code. In addition thereto, a member of the auxiliary police force who is issued a level one reserve officer certificate before January 1, 1981, shall have the full powers and duties of a peace officer as provided by Section 830.1 if the Chief of Police determines that such member is qualified to perform general law enforcement duties by reason of the person's training and experience.
(Added by Ord. 663, adopted 7-14-81)
Get a plain-English answer with a citation back to this text.
Ask AI about this code