Earlier editions: 2026-09
El Cerrito Municipal Code Ch. 2.24 Police Department
El Cerrito Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · El Cerrito
Cite as: El Cerrito Municipal Code Chapter 2.24 · Text as of 2026-10-04
2.24.010 - Created and established.¶
There is created and established a police department to be headed by the police chief.
(Ord. 92-2 Div. 2 (part), 1992.)
2.24.020 - Police officers—Duties.¶
A. The regular and ordinary duties of police officers are to enforce laws and the provisions of this code.
B. In addition to the performance of their regular and ordinary duties, it shall be the duty of all police officers, at all times, and under all circumstances, to go to the aid of those in distress or danger and render them such help and assistance as lies within their power.
C. If any police officers are injured while rendering additional services, they shall be entitled to worker's compensation therefor, as provided by law.
(Ord. 92-2 Div. 2 (part), 1992.)
2.24.030 - Training of law enforcement officers.¶
The city declares that it desires to qualify to receive aid from the state under the provisions of Chapter 1 of Title 4, Part 4, of the Penal Code. 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. 92-2 Div. 2 (part), 1992.)
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