Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

51010.3 Peace Officer Authority

• CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation peace officer authority is outlined in Penal Code (PCPenal Code) Sections 830.2(d)(1) & (2) and PCPenal Code 830.5. While normal CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation peace officer authority under PCPenal Code 830.5 generally applies to custody of incarcerated persons either inside or outside of a CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facility (e.g. escape pursuit and transportation/hospital custody, etc.) and supervised persons, appropriately trained and equipped CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation peace officers can be authorized to act outside of normal duties during emergency and non-emergency situations as specified by law. Any assistance provided shall be in accordance with the peace officers’ CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation training (e.g. if not trained in entry operations or negotiations, they shall not participate in that capacity).

• A CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation peace officer has authority that extends to any place in the State while engaged in the performance of the duties of their respective employment and for the purposes of carrying out the primary function of their employment or as required under Sections 8597, 8598, and 8617 of the Government Code (GCGovernment Code).

• CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation peace officers whose authority is designated by PCPenal Code 830.2(d)(1) & (2), are exempt from the requirements outlined in 51010.5 and 51010.6 (b).