What is the law enforcement authority of a University Police Officer?
The San José State University Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency employing police officers whose law enforcement authority is granted under Section 830.2 of the California Penal Code. The authority of these officers extends anywhere within the State of California. California Penal Code 830.2 The following persons are peace officers whose authority extends to any place in the state: (a) Any member of the Department of the California Highway Patrol including those members designated under subdivision (a) of Section 2250.1 of the Vehicle Code, provided that the primary duty of the peace officer is the enforcement of any law relating to the use or operation of vehicles upon the highways, or laws pertaining to the provision of police services for the protection of state officers, state properties, and the occupants of state properties, or both, as set forth in the Vehicle Code and Government Code. (b) A member of the University of California Police Department appoint
