Every such peace officer or other person empowered to make the arrest shall have the same authority, in arresting the accused, to command assistance therein, as peace officers have by law in the execution of any criminal process directed to them, with penalties against those who refuse their assistance as provided in § 139 of the Penal Code. History —May 24, 1960, No. 4, p. 4, § 9, eff. 30 days after May 24, 1960.
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