Is a peace officer entitled to the same employment benefits as a police officer?

Part 2 of the Penal Code governs criminal procedure. Title 3, chapter 4.5, of part 2 (Pen.Code 830 et seq.) is entitled "Peace Officers." Its purpose is to "define peace officers, the extent of their jurisdiction, and the nature and scope of their authority, powers and duties," not to change the status of peace officers for employment benefits. (Stats.1968, ch. 1222, 79, p. 2331. See County of Santa Clara v. Deputy Sheriffs' Assn. (1992) 3 Cal.4th 873, 879, 13 Cal.Rptr.2d 53, 838 P.2d 781.) Section 830.37 is one of several statutes which define categories of persons who are "peace officers" in various circumstances. ²

Section 830.37 provides:

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