South Carolina Code 25-9-550. Authority of special law enforcement officer
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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;
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 25-9-550
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(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.