Policies in major California counties
| County | Armed | Trained as Peace Officer |
|---|---|---|
| Alameda | No | Yes |
| Kern | Yes | Yes |
| Los Angeles | No | Yes |
| Orange | Yes | Yes |
| Riverside | Yes* | Yes |
| Sacramento | Yes | Yes |
| San Bernardino | Yes | Yes |
| San Francisco | No | Yes |
| San Mateo | No | Yes |
| Ventura | No | No |
*Carry personal weapons on duty
Source: Times reporting
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