Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 2 — Administration and Personnel
Susanville Municipal Code Ch. 2.16 Police Officers
Susanville Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Susanville
Cite as: Susanville Municipal Code Chapter 2.16 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 2.16.010. Duty of police officers to aid persons or animals in distress—Generally.¶
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.
(Prior code § 2.4)
§ 2.16.020. Duty of police officers to aid persons or animals in distress—Injury…¶
In case any police officer should be injured while rendering such additional services as required by Section 2.16.010 of this code, such officer shall be deemed to be injured in the course of his or her employment and shall be entitled to workers compensation therefor, as provided by law.
(Prior code § 2.5)
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