Question on Cali police agencies.

[Norm357]

Tomwoolworth said:
"California is a Public Law 280 State. Only people employed by the State are considered police officers.".

Does this mean that the LAPD and the like cannot call themselves police officers?

[tomahawk134]

Let me clairfy if I might, for purposes of Jurisdiction in Indian Country, California and 9 other States are considered PL 280 states. In 1953, The US Government reverted criminal jurisdiction for offenses occurring on Indian Reservations, back to the States. Most states with Reservations, except for 10 states have given Tribes criminal Jurisdiction

Los Angeles certifies its officers by the California POST

[Norm357]

Roger that. Thanks again Tom.