For the suppression of riot, public tumult, disturbance of the peace, or resistance against the laws or public authorities in the lawful exercise of their functions, and for the execution of all orders of the local health officer issued for the purpose of preventing the spread of any contagious, infectious, or communicable disease, the chief of police has the powers conferred upon sheriffs by general law and in all respects is entitled to the same protection.
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Section § 41601
This California law gives the chief of police the same powers as sheriffs to handle situations involving riots, disturbances, or resistance against laws or authorities. It also grants them authority to enforce health orders aimed at stopping the spread of contagious diseases. The chief holds the same rights and protection as sheriffs while performing these duties.
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Section § 41602
The police chief can give lawful orders that must be quickly followed by deputies, police officers, and city watchpersons. Additionally, citizens are required to help when asked, especially for arresting wrongdoers and keeping public peace.
The chief of police’s lawful orders shall be promptly executed by deputies, police officers, and watchpersons in the city. Every citizen shall also lend aid when required for the arrest of offenders and maintenance of public order.
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Section § 41603
The chief of police must carry out and return all legal documents and orders that are officially sent to and directed at them.
The chief of police shall execute and return all process issued and directed to the chief of police by legal authority.
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Section § 41605
This law states that the chief of police is responsible for overseeing prisoners and managing any city jail set up by the local government.
The chief of police has charge of the prisoners and of any city jail established by the legislative body.
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Section § 41606
This law states that the chief of police is entitled to receive the same fees as sheriffs for serving any legal papers, also known as 'process.' However, when it comes to criminal cases or proceedings that involve court documents from the city court, these fees are not covered by the county.
For service of any process the chief of police shall receive the same fees as sheriffs. Fees of the chief of police for services in criminal actions or proceedings upon process issued from the city court are not a county charge.
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Section § 41607
The chief of police is responsible for collecting license fees and taxes if local laws require it.
The chief of police shall perform any license fee and tax collection services prescribed by ordinance.
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Section § 41608
The chief of police must maintain a detailed and current record of all fees and money collected by the police department. This record must be accessible to the public during office hours.
The chief of police shall keep a detailed and up-to-date record of all fees for service of process or other money collected by the police department or paid to the chief of police in his or her official capacity. The record shall be open for public inspection during office hours.
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Section § 41609
This law requires the chief of police to quickly deposit any money collected by the police department into the city treasury, following local rules or ordinances.
The chief of police shall immediately deposit with the city treasurer all money collected by the police department as required by ordinance.
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Section § 41610
This law requires the chief of police to submit a monthly report to the city clerk detailing all the money they managed in their official role over the previous month.
At least once a month, the chief of police shall file with the city clerk a detailed statement of all money handled in an official capacity during the preceding month.
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Section § 41611
The chief of police must do any tasks that the city's laws and other applicable laws require them to do.
The chief of police shall perform any other services required by general law and the city ordinances.
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Section § 41612
If your vehicle is repossessed due to a security or lease agreement, you must pay a $15 fee to the chief of police or local parking authority before you can get it back. This fee covers the report filing of the repossession. The vehicle can't be returned to you until you show proof of this payment. The person or company returning the vehicle to you must keep a copy of the payment proof for a legally specified period. However, if you're an employee of a licensed repossession agency, you aren't responsible for paying or collecting this fee.
After possession is taken of any vehicle by or on behalf of any legal owner thereof under the terms of a security agreement or lease agreement, the debtor shall pay the chief of police or a parking authority operated by a city and county a fee of fifteen dollars ($15) for the receipt and filing of the report of repossession pursuant to Section 28 of the Vehicle Code before the vehicle may be redeemed by the debtor. Any person in possession of the vehicle shall not release it to the debtor without first obtaining proof of payment of the fee to the chief of police or parking authority. The proof of payment, or a copy thereof, shall be retained by the party releasing possession to the debtor for the period required by law. An individual working for a repossession agency
licensed pursuant to Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 7500) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code shall not pay the fee to, or retrieve the receipt from, the chief of police or parking authority.
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