California · Penal Code
PEN §830.4: The following persons are peace officers whose authority extends to any place in the state for the purpose of performing their duties under the conditions as specified by statute.
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This statute defines which persons qualify as peace officers in California and specifies the geographic scope and conditions of their authority, including firearm authorization rules.
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