Chapter 21 — POLICE›Article I — IN GENERAL
§ 21.10
Los Gatos Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Los Gatos
Sec. 21.10.010. - Recruitment and training of law enforcement officers—Desire to…¶
The Town declares that it desires to qualify to receive aid from the State under the provisions of chapter 1, title 4, part 4 of the Penal Code of the State.
(Code 1968, § 2-8)
Sec. 21.10.015. - Same—Adherence to State standards.¶
The Town while receiving aid from the State pursuant to chapter 1, title 4, part 4 of the Penal Code of the State will adhere to the standards for recruitment and training established by the State Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
(Code 1968, § 2-9)
Sec. 21.10.020. - Duty of Police Officers to render aid and assistance.¶
(a)
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 all persons or animals in distress or danger, and render them such help and assistance as lies within their power.
(b)
In case any Police Officer should be injured while rendering such additional services, the Police Officer shall be deemed to be injured in the course of employment, and shall be entitled to worker's compensation therefor as provided by law.
(Code 1968, § 2-10)
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