Rural Public Safety Enhancement Bill Moves Forward in the Legislature – California Globe

Rural Public Safety Enhancement Bill Moves Forward in the Legislature – California Globe

A bill aimed at enhancing rural public safety by expanding the definition of “peace officer” to include deputy sheriffs in Amador and Nevada counties continued to await placement in the Assembly this week following passage in the Senate. Senate Bill 229, authored by Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson), would specifically include deputy sheriffs employed by the Counties of Amador and Nevada within the definition of peace officer. Currently, de…