In Re M.m., a Person Coming Under the Juvenile Court Law. the People, Plaintiff and Respondent v. M.m., Defendant…

Summary

The court held that a public school security officer is a “public officer” protected by Penal Code section 148(a)(1). Because the statute’s term is ambiguous, the court relied on legislative history, statutory objectives, related statutes, and public policy, concluding that the provision encompasses public employees performing law-enforcement-related duties even if they do not hold a tenured public office. The court reversed the Court of Appeal’s contrary judgment and remanded for further proceedings.