California · Penal Code
PEN §830.8: (a) Federal criminal investigators and law enforcement officers are not California peace officers, but may exercise the powers of arrest of a peace officer in any of the following circumstances: (1) A
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This statute defines when federal law enforcement officers may exercise arrest powers under California law, including circumstances involving federal criminal enforcement, joint task forces, and imminent danger, subject to training and consent requirements.
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