South Carolina § 25-9-550 Authority of special law enforcement officer.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 25-9-550 — Authority of special law enforcement officer.

South Carolina § 25-9-550

Title 25MILITARY, CIVIL DEFENSE AND VETERANS AFFAIRS

Ch. 9EMERGENCY MEASURES

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S.C. Code Ann. § 25-9-550 (2026).

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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.

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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.