HISTORY
OF THE RANGER DIVISION
The Park Ranger program began in the late 1960’s as a public
relations and interpretative tool. Rangers spent 90 percent of their
time patrolling the parks and seeking voluntary compliance with park
rules. Over the years, the incidence of non-compliance increased. As a
result, in 1982, the District organized the Park Ranger Division and
gave the Rangers authority to issue citations under the California
Public Resources Code, Section 5782.26. The Rangers were Public
Officers and could issue citations for misdemeanor and infraction
violations of state, city, county, or district laws, regulations, or
ordinances. Since 1982, the program has increasingly focused on law
enforcement issues. In July of 1999, the Board of Directors granted
Peace Officer Status in accordance with the Public Resources Code,
Section 5782.26 and Penal Code, Section 830.31.
PARK RANGER DIVISION OBJECTIVES
To protect, through interpretation and enforcement, the natural and
historical values located in, and associated with the Fulton-El Camino
Recreation and Park District.
To insure and protect the health, safety, convenience, and enjoyment
of the people using the District parks and facilities.
Enforce Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations, and policies.
Protect the real property assets of the Fulton-El Camino Recreation
and Park District.
To
contact the Rangers call 927-3802 ext. 123 or e-mail to:
Rangers@fecrecpark.com
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If you are contesting a traffic or parking citation,
please submit a letter to:
Fulton-El
Camino Recreation and Park District
Attn: Ranger
Traffic Division
2201 Cottage
Way
Sacramento, CA
95825
Include in the letter, your name, mailing address,
citation number, citation date, issuing officer, location of citation,
and reason you are contesting the citation.