Laws, Regulations and Procedures

The information below identifies specific laws, regulations and procedures pertaining to the POST Reserve Peace Officer Program.

Penal Code

• 830.6 Deputized or appointed personnel; peace officer status; powers and duties
• 832.6 Deputies or appointees as reserve or auxiliary officers; powers of peace officer; conditions

Government Code

• 1029 Conviction of felony as disqualification for peace officer
• 1030 Fingerprinting of peace officers
• 1031 Public officers or employees having powers of peace officers; minimum standards
• 1031.2 Sequencing of peace officer background investigations
• 1031 Peace Officer Employment Eligibility Verification
  • Background Investigations Manual
  • Bulletin 2023-54 (pdf)

Commission Regulations

• 1001 Definitions
• 1007 Reserve Officer Minimum Training Standards
• 1008 Basic Course Waiver and Requalification Requirement
• 1080 PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Course Examination and Requalification Requirements
• 1950-1955 Peace Officer Selection Requirements
• 1202 Peace Officer Certificates

Commission Procedures

• D-1 Basic Training
• D-13 Field Training
• H-1 Definitions
• H-3 Reserve Officer Training

NOTE: Commission Regulations and Procedures may be found in the POST Regulations.