Section 3412 Of Chapter 9.9. California Golden Shield Act From California Government Code >> Division 4. >> Title 1. >> Chapter 9.9.

. For the purposes of this chapter, "public safety officer" means a person serving a public agency, with or without compensation, as a firefighter, law enforcement officer, or emergency services officer. "Law enforcement officer" includes a person who is a corrections or court officer or a civil defense officer.