California · Government Code

GOV §3412: For the purposes of this chapter, “public safety officer” means a person serving a public agency, with or without compensation, as a firefighter, law enforcement officer, or emergency services officer

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This statute defines 'public safety officer' as a person working for a public agency as a firefighter, law enforcement officer, or emergency services officer, with or without pay.

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For the purposes of this chapter, “public safety officer” means a person serving a public agency, with or without compensation, as a firefighter, law enforcement officer, or emergency services officer. “Law enforcement officer” includes a person who is a corrections or court officer or a civil defense officer.

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