Effective - 01 Jan 2017
650.156. Formation of group — power of arrest — cooperation. — 1. Any two or more political subdivisions or the state highway patrol and any one or more political subdivisions may by order or ordinance agree to cooperate with one another in the formation of a multijurisdictional enforcement group for the purpose of intensive professional investigation of computer, internet-based, narcotics and drug law violations.
2. The power of arrest of any peace officer who is duly authorized as a member of a MEG unit shall only be exercised during the time such peace officer is an active member of a MEG unit and only within the scope of the investigation on which the MEG unit is working. Notwithstanding other provisions of law to the contrary, such MEG officer shall have the power of arrest, as limited in this subsection, anywhere in the state and shall provide prior notification to the chief of police of the municipality in which the arrest is to take place or the sheriff of the county if the arrest is to be made in his venue. If exigent circumstances exist, such arrest may be made; however, notification shall be made to the chief of police or sheriff, as appropriate, as soon as practical. The chief of police or sheriff may elect to work with the MEG unit at his or her option when such MEG is operating within the jurisdiction of such chief of police or sheriff.
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(L. 1993 S.B. 180 § 4, A.L. 2003 S.B. 184, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491)
Transferred 2014; formerly 195.505; Effective 1-02-17
Structure Missouri Revised Statutes
Title XL - Additional Executive Departments
Chapter 650 - Department of Public Safety
Section 650.020 - Operation payback — reimbursement for crime tips — rules.
Section 650.035 - Missouri law enforcement assistance program, purpose — funding, eligibility.
Section 650.050 - DNA profiling system to be established in department of public safety, purpose.
Section 650.056 - Evidence capable of being tested for DNA must be preserved.
Section 650.100 - Definitions.
Section 650.110 - Jefferson County, crime laboratory, funding.
Section 650.150 - Citation of law.
Section 650.153 - Definitions.
Section 650.156 - Formation of group — power of arrest — cooperation.
Section 650.159 - Interstate MEG agreements, powers and immunities of officers — effective, when.
Section 650.161 - Eligibility for state grants — department of public safety to monitor units.
Section 650.165 - Report required, when.
Section 650.200 - Citation of act — applicability.
Section 650.205 - Definitions.
Section 650.215 - Rules, promulgation — procedure.
Section 650.220 - Boilers and pressure vessels to conform to rules, exceptions.
Section 650.225 - Maximum allowable pressure.
Section 650.235 - Chief inspector, appointment, qualifications, powers, duties.
Section 650.240 - Deputy inspectors, appointment, qualifications.
Section 650.245 - Special inspectors, appointed, when — qualifications, duties.
Section 650.250 - Examinations, contents, fee — commissions, renewal, fees.
Section 650.255 - Commissions, suspension, reinstatement, procedure — lost, replaced, how.
Section 650.270 - Operation without inspection certificate, penalty.
Section 650.275 - Inspection fees.
Section 650.280 - Chief and deputy inspectors to furnish bond.
Section 650.285 - Appeals, procedure.
Section 650.290 - Law not applicable in certain cities and counties.
Section 650.300 - Definitions.
Section 650.310 - Office of victims of crime established, purpose — duties.
Section 650.320 - Definitions.
Section 650.325 - Missouri 911 service board established.
Section 650.340 - 911 training and standards act.
Section 650.390 - Definitions.
Section 650.393 - Commission established, membership, terms.
Section 650.396 - Tax authorized, when, amount.
Section 650.402 - Emergency communications system fund established, use of funds, administration.
Section 650.405 - Powers and responsibilities of board.
Section 650.411 - Use of moneys derived from the sale of bonds.
Section 650.451 - Definitions.
Section 650.460 - Missouri Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Fund established — use of funds.