California law requires certain people, known as “Mandated Reporters,” to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect. If you have been identified as a certain type of Mandated Reporter: a peace officer and/or employee of the police department under Penal Code § 11165.7(a)(19 )& (34) or a firefighter, EMT, or paramedic under Penal Code § 11165.7(a)(20) & (22). As a Mandated Reporter, you are required by the law to sign the statement below acknowledging your legal reporting obligations. Please return original copy to HR.