People v. M.M.

Opinion

BAXTER, J.

Penal Code section 148, subdivision (a)(1) (section 148(a)(1)) makes it a misdemeanor to “willfully resist[], delay[], or obstruct!] any public officer, peace officer, or . . . emergency medical technician ... in the discharge or attempt to discharge any duty of his or her office or employment . . . .” (§ 148(a)(1), italics added.) Law enforcement personnel have long been considered public officers within the meaning of section 148(a)(1).

A “school security officer” (Ed. Code, § 38001.5, subd. (c)) is a public safety officer employed by a school district and charged with…