Chapter 2.12
FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENT
DUTY TO AID*

Sections:

2.12.010    Assistance required in addition to regular duties.

2.12.020    Workmen’s compensation eligibility in case of injury.

*    For statutory authority for cities to provide police protection, see Gov. Code § 38630; for statutory authority for cities to provide protection, see Gov. Code § 38601.

    CROSS REFERENCE: Fire Department, see Ch. 2.10 CVMC.

2.12.010 Assistance required in addition to regular duties.

In addition to the performance of their regular and ordinary duties, it shall be the duty of all policemen, firemen and street employees of the city, at all times, and under all circumstances, to go to the aid of all persons or animals in distress or danger and render them such help and assistance as lies within their power. (Prior code § 2.16).

2.12.020 Workmen’s compensation eligibility in case of injury.

In case any policeman, fireman, or street employee of the city should be injured while rendering such additional services as aforementioned, he shall be deemed to be injured in the course of his employment and shall be entitled to workmen’s compensation therefor, as provided by law. (Prior code § 2.17).