(a)  Capitol police officers who are assigned to the general assembly and its members for security purposes shall have the same immunities and may exercise, in any place used by the general assembly to conduct its business, or any place used by any committee or members of the general assembly to conduct business, the same powers and authority of a police officer as are conferred by the laws of this state upon the members of the department of the state police, including the power to arrest persons for violation of ordinances of the city or town.

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 12-2.2-7

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • town: may be construed to include city; the words "town council" include city council; the words "town clerk" include city clerk; the words "ward clerk" include clerk of election district; the words "town treasurer" include city treasurer; and the words "town sergeant" include city sergeant. See Rhode Island General Laws 43-3-9

(b)  In conforming with the provisions of § 11-47-9 regarding the possession of firearms, the officers assigned to the general assembly will be considered “on assignment” when on designated duties.

History of Section.
P.L. 1979, ch. 315, § 1.