(a) Level One Deputies. Pursuant to Penal Code § 830.6(a)(2), qualified reserve deputies of the Sheriff who are assigned by the Sheriff to the prevention and detection of crime and the general enforcement of the laws of this State, and who meet the enhanced criteria established by the Office of the Sheriff and qualify as Level 1 Reserve Deputies pursuant to Penal Code § 832.6(a)(1), may be appointed by the Sheriff as a “Designated level 1 Reserve Deputy Sheriff” and deemed to be peace officers, possessing the powers described in Penal Code § 830.1. The Sheriff may revoke the authority of any such deputy at any time.
(b) Other Level Deputies. All other reserve deputies of the Sheriff shall be permitted to perform the duties, functions, and tasks described in Penal Code §§ 830.6(a)(1), 832.6(a)(2) and 832.6(a)(3), in keeping with their level of certification issued by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training. The Sheriff may revoke the authority of any such deputy at any time.
(Ord. 4120, passed - -2010)