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About Public Safety and Resource Protection
Few places in the world exist like California, where one can enjoy majestic mountains, wide-open deserts, cool forests, sunny seashores and clear lakes. California State Parks preserves the best of California for all to enjoy, whether it’s outdoor fun, peaceful relaxation or learning more about history, nature and California.
More than 100 million people visit California State Parks each year. The Department employs over 500 peace officers to safeguard both visitors and the historical, cultural and natural resources in our state parks.
State Park Rangers and Lifeguards help maintain, interpret and protect California’s state parks for future generations.
State Park Peace Officer (SPPO) Rangers and Lifeguards provide not only public safety law enforcement and aquatic rescue services; they also provide public education through interpretation.
State Park Rangers and Lifeguards are trained peace officers with statewide peace officer authority.
They help operate and manage State Park units and perform the following duties:
- Interpret natural, historic and cultural resources
- Perform first aid
- Assist and advise park visitors regarding rules and regulations
- Operate and maintain emergency equipment
- Perform cliff rescues and underwater diving
- Rescue persons or vessels in distress
 by Kenneth Kramer.JPG "Lifeguards at Crystal Cove SP")