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Government Code § 41602

CHAPTER 6. Chief of Police

Current as of September 28, 2026Gov. Code, § 41602Official source ↗

Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 467, Sec. 49. (SB 1498) Effective January 1, 2019.

The chief of police’s lawful orders shall be promptly executed by deputies, police officers, and watchpersons in the city. Every citizen shall also lend aid when required for the arrest of offenders and maintenance of public order.