California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 41602

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.

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Cal. Gov. Code § 41602 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/gov/title-4-government-of-cities/division-3-officers/part-3-other-officers/chapter-6-chief-of-police/section-41602

Other sections in Chapter 6 - Chief of Police

§ 41601§ 41602§ 41603§ 41605§ 41606§ 41607§ 41608§ 41609§ 41610§ 41611§ 41612

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