My Community Partner definitely interfaces with local governmental units, but not politicians. During my ride-alongs, we often would respond to calls and work side by side with specific Police Departments in order to hand over paperwork if crimes were committed in their jurisdiction rather than the Sheriff Department. My Community partner also works for the judicial government and therefore interacts with judges, attorneys, and other law enforcement agencies.
In the courtroom, my Community partner serves as a bailiff. She ensures proper conduct is being practiced during court hearings, and provides safety and security in the courtroom.
Out on the streets, although there is specific jurisdiction that each law enforcement agency follows, Santa Clara Sheriff deputies have their full powers intact regardless if they are on or off duty. They also can step into other jurisdictions if they must back-up Police Departments in situations which require a lot of manpower. Regardless if you are a Sheriff Deputy or Police Officers, you are both sworn peace officers of the law.
However, my Community Partner, Deputy Helen Camua says "I
do not "interface" or rub elbows with politicians. There has
been no local leader that has impacted me in a positive way. As a matter of
fact, most local government officials are against law enforcement and continue
to find ways to screw with the budget affecting us negatively to make them look
good in public."
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