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HomeEducation CodeDiv. 7Pt. 45Ch. 3Art. 2§ 72331 Community College Police Identification

§ 72331 Community College Police Identification

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§ 72331 Community College Police Identification

Key Takeaways

  • •Community college police must wear a badge that says 'Community College Police' and the name of their district.
  • •They must also carry an ID card with their photo, description, and proof they are a peace officer.
  • •The college can make them wear a special uniform and must pay for the badge, ID, uniform, and equipment.

Example

A community college police officer stops someone on campus.

The officer must show their badge that says 'Community College Police' and their ID card with their photo to prove they are a real officer. The college must provide and pay for these items.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 72331 Community College Police Identification

Every member of a community college police department shall be supplied with, and authorized to wear, a badge bearing the words “Community College Police”, prefaced by the name of the district, and shall be issued a suitable identification card bearing his or her physical description, photograph, and authority for peace officer status, and such other identification data as may be required by local law enforcement agencies, countersigned by the chief administrative officer of the district. The governing board may direct the wearing of a distinctive uniform and shall prescribe such a uniform. The governing board shall pay for the required uniforms, equipment, identification cards, and badges. (Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 470, Sec. 78.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

enforcementcommunityidentificationdescriptionequipmentauthority

Related Statutes

  • § 72330 Community College Police Authority
  • § 100545 Higher Education Bond Withdrawals
  • § 5321 School District Election Petitions
  • § 5322 Election Notice Requirements
  • § 5323 Consolidated Board Election Notice

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Education Code. Section 72331.
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