Section 25-9-550. Authority of special law enforcement officer.

SC Code § 25-9-550 (2019) (N/A)
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A special law enforcement officer appointed pursuant to this article is authorized to:

(1) preserve the peace and protect the people of this State;

(2) detain and arrest individuals without a warrant for criminal offenses occurring within the officer's presence or view and necessary to maintain and establish public peace, health, or safety in the State;

(3) exercise the same powers, duties, rights, privileges, and immunities that are afforded law enforcement officers of this State;

(4) possess and carry firearms and other weapons as authorized while on duty; and

(5) exercise statewide jurisdiction.

HISTORY: 2015 Act No. 35 (H.3168), Section 1, eff June 1, 2015.