FEDERAL · 14 U.S.C. · Chapter 5
Special agents of the Coast Guard Investigative Service law enforcement authority
Current through Pub. L. 119-102
(a)(1) A special agent of the Coast Guard Investigative Service designated under subsection (b) has the following authority:
(A)To carry firearms.
(B)To execute and serve any warrant or other process issued under the authority of the United States.
(C)To make arrests without warrant for—
(i)any offense against the United States committed in the agent's presence; or
(ii)any felony cognizable under the laws of the United States if the agent has probable cause to believe that the individual to be arrested has committed or is committing the felony.
(2)The authorities provided in paragraph (1) shall be exercised only in the enforcement of statutes for which the Coast Guard has law enforcement authority, or in exigent circumstances.
(b)The Commandant may designate to have the authority pr
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History
(Added Pub. L. 100–448, §10(a), Sept. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 1842, §95; amended Pub. L. 105–383, title II, §205(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3415; Pub. L. 107–296, title XVII, §1704(a), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2314; Pub. L. 112–213, title II, §217(2), Dec. 20, 2012, 126 Stat. 1557; renumbered §525, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, §105(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4200; Pub. L. 116–283, div. G, title LVXXXV [LXXXV], §8505(a)(6), Jan. 1, 2021, 134 Stat. 4748.)
Editorial Notes
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2021—Subsec. (a)(1)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 116–283 substituted "individual" for "person".
2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 95 of this title as this section.
2012—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 112–213 struck out "of Homeland Security" after "Secretary".
2002—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 107–296 substituted "of Homeland Security" for "of Transportation".
1998—Pub. L. 105–383 substituted "Special agents of the Coast Guard Investigative Service law enforcement authority" for "Civilian agents authorized to carry firearms" as section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary with the approval of the Attorney General, civilian special agents of the Coast Guard may carry firearms or other appropriate weapons while assigned to official investigative or law enforcement duties."
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2002 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 107–296 effective on the date of transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department of Homeland Security, see section 1704(g) of Pub. L. 107–296, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces.
Amendments
2021—Subsec. (a)(1)(C)(ii). Pub. L. 116–283 substituted "individual" for "person".
2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 95 of this title as this section.
2012—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 112–213 struck out "of Homeland Security" after "Secretary".
2002—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 107–296 substituted "of Homeland Security" for "of Transportation".
1998—Pub. L. 105–383 substituted "Special agents of the Coast Guard Investigative Service law enforcement authority" for "Civilian agents authorized to carry firearms" as section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary with the approval of the Attorney General, civilian special agents of the Coast Guard may carry firearms or other appropriate weapons while assigned to official investigative or law enforcement duties."
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2002 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 107–296 effective on the date of transfer of the Coast Guard to the Department of Homeland Security, see section 1704(g) of Pub. L. 107–296, set out as a note under section 101 of Title 10, Armed Forces.