Chapter 2.16 — PEACE OFFICERS RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING

Pursuant to Section 13522 of Chapter 1, Title 4, Part 4 of theCalifornia Penal Code, 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 of Peace Officer Standards and Training. (Ord. 69-59 §2)

Designation as a peace officer shall be by ordinance in accordance with Penal Code Section 830.6.

A. A "Level 1 Reserve Officer" refers to a trained reserve officer as described in Penal Code Section 832.6(a)(1) and is assigned to the prevention and detection of crime and the general enforcement of the laws of this state.

B. The authority of a Level 1 Reserve Officer, assigned to the prevention and detection of crime and the general enforcement of the laws of this state, whether or not working alone, shall include the full powers and duties of a peace officer as provided by Penal Code Section 830.1.

C. Level 1 Reserve Officers may be appointed by the Chief of Police and the City Manager upon their successful completion of a Basic Police Academy accredited by the Peace Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) in accordance with Penal Code Section 832.6(a)(1) and upon successful completion of the department's field training program. (Penal Code Section 830.6(a)(2)) (Ord. 00-04; Ord. 19-01 §2)