Section 12561 Of Article 5. Supervision Of Sheriffs From California Government Code >> Division 3. >> Title 2. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 6. >> Article 5.

. Whenever he deems it necessary in the public interest, the Attorney General may appoint some competent person to perform the duties of sheriff with respect to the investigation or detection of a particular crime and cause the arrest of persons in connection therewith. Any person so appointed has all the powers of a sheriff with respect to the particular matter.