Deceased Fresno Correctional Officer Inspires Proposed State Law

Deceased Fresno Correctional Officer Inspires Proposed State Law

A bill to designate correctional officers as peace officers — inspired by a Fresno County correctional officer who died five years ago — passed a state Assembly committee this week. Authored by Assemblymember Juan Alanis, R-Modesto, AB 2004 would grant correctional officers — specifically in Fresno and San Joaquin counties — the same rights as deputy sheriffs. Alanis said 40 other counties recognize correctional officers as peace officers. The b…