I Laguna Beach Police Officer John Luna was injured on August 2, 1985, while driving his private automobile to the stationhouse. Luna testified he intended to stop at a nearby emergency call box to report the traffic violation and assist in apprehending the driver. [2a] Luna maintains he was injured while attempting to apprehend the speeder and preserve life or property within the meaning of Labor Code section 3600. 2. The preliminary steps Luna claims to have taken were of a similar nature and insufficient to constitute an attempted apprehension of a criminal suspect. IV [7] Finally, Luna correctly notes the Legislature has codified a presumption that specific police officer disabilities are incurred during the course of employment.

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