South Carolina Statutes
§ 25-9-550 — Authority of special law enforcement officer.
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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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2015 Act No. 35 (H.3168), SECTION 1, eff June 1, 2015.
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