The members of a police force established under authority of RCW 28B.10.550, when appointed and duly sworn:

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Terms Used In Washington Code 28B.10.555

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
(1) Shall be peace officers of the state and have such police powers as are vested in sheriffs and peace officers generally under the laws of this state; and
(2) May exercise such powers upon state lands devoted mainly to the educational or research activities of the institution to which they were appointed; and
(3) Shall have power to pursue and arrest beyond the limits of such state lands, if necessary, all or any violators of the rules or regulations herein provided for.
[ 1969 ex.s. c 223 § 28B.10.555. Prior: 1965 ex.s. c 16 § 2; 1949 c 123 § 2; Rem. Supp. 1949 § 4543-17. Formerly RCW 28.76.320.]