Peace officers: deputy sheriffs.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Enrolled
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends California law to recognize deputy sheriffs employed in the Counties of Fresno and San Joaquin as peace officers. It clarifies that these officers, who primarily handle custodial duties in county facilities, have authority statewide while performing their job duties or during local states of emergency. The bill aims to provide consistent statutory recognition for these roles and ensure appropriate public recognition.
Key provisions
- Includes Fresno and San Joaquin County deputy sheriffs in the definition of peace officers.
- Defines peace officer authority for deputy sheriffs performing custodial duties.
- Extends peace officer status during local states of emergency.
- Specifies that authority extends to locations where offenses occur or immediate danger exists.
- Clarifies that this designation does not expand the officers’ existing authority.
- States the bill does not impact collective bargaining agreements.
- Addresses the purpose of the amendment as providing equal statutory recognition.
- Reinforces that the act does not alter sheriff’s discretion in personnel matters.
Who is affected
- Deputy Sheriffs
- County Jail Staff
- Residents of Fresno and San Joaquin Counties
- Sheriff’s Departments
- State of California
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