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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Chapter 27 — POLICE

Monterey Municipal Code Art. 1 In General

Monterey Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Monterey

Cite as: Monterey Municipal Code Article 1 · Text as of 2026-10-05

Sec. 27-1. Recruitment and training of law enforcement officers -- desire to receive…

The City declares that it desires to qualify to receive aid from the state under the provisions of Chapter 1, Title 4, Part 4, of the State Penal Code.

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Sec. 27-2. Same -- adherence to state standards.

Pursuant to Section 13522 of the State Penal Code, the City, while receiving aid from the state pursuant to Chapter 1, Title 4, Part 4, of the State Penal Code, will adhere to the standards for recruitment and training established by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

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Sec. 27-3. Impersonation of peace officers.

No person, not lawfully entitled so to do, shall wear or expose the star, badge or other insignia of a policeman or any other peace officer.

No person shall falsely represent himself to be a police officer or any other peace officer.

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