Document Citation: Cal Gov Code § 41601

Header:
CALIFORNIA CODES ANNOTATED
GOVERNMENT CODE
Title 4. Government of Cities
Division 3. Officers
Part 3. Other Officers
Chapter 6. Chief of Police

Date:
08/31/2009

Document:
Cal Gov Code § 41601 (2011)

§ 41601. Suppression of riot, etc.; Equivalence to sheriff's powers and protection

For the suppression of riot, public tumult, disturbance of the peace, or resistance against the laws or public authorities in the lawful exercise of their functions, and for the execution of all orders of the local health officer issued for the purpose of preventing the spread of any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease, the chief of police has the powers conferred upon sheriffs by general law and in all respects is entitled to the same protection.