A. Authority to arrest. A public officer or employee may arrest a person without a warrant whenever he has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a misdemeanor in his presence which is a violation of an ordinance of the City of Culver City which such officer or employee has the duty to enforce.
B. Public officers or employees authorized to arrest. The City Council shall by resolution specify the title of public officers and employees and the specific ordinances they have the duty to enforce.
C. Citations for misdemeanors. In any case in which a person is arrested pursuant to Subsection A. and the person arrested does not demand to be taken before a magistrate, the public officer or employee making the arrest shall prepare a written notice to appear and release the person on his promise to appear, subject to the provisions of Cal. Penal Code §§ 853.5 et seq.
D. Employees of public pounds, societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals, and humane societies. Employees of public pounds, societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals, and humane societies may issue notices to appear in court subject to Cal. Penal Code §§ 853.5 et seq., for violations of state or local animal control laws, provided that such humane societies or pounds have contracted with the City of Culver City to provide animal care or protection services.
1. Such employees shall not be authorized to take any person into custody.
2. The authority of such employees shall be limited to the area within the boundaries of the City of Culver City.
('65 Code, § 1-11) (Ord. No. CS-899 § 1; Ord. No. CS-412; Ord. No. 95-009 § 1)