§ 12-2-2. Badges to be worn or carried by officers.
Every officer commissioned under this chapter shall, when on duty and in uniform, wear in plain sight a metallic badge inscribed with the words “railroad police” and the name or initials of the corporation for which he or she is appointed, or “steamboat police” according to his or her appointment. When not in uniform, the officer must carry a badge while on duty.
History of Section.G.L. 1896, ch. 107, § 4; G.L., ch. 107, § 2; P.L. 1902, ch. 972, § 1; G.L. 1909, ch. 128, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 134, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 615, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 12-2-2; P.L. 1987, ch. 88, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 12-2 - Railroad, Steamboat, and Bridge Police
Section 12-2-1. - Commissioning of special police — Revocation of commission.
Section 12-2-2. - Badges to be worn or carried by officers.
Section 12-2-3. - Power to preserve order.
Section 12-2-4. - Arrest and detention of disorderly persons and persons refusing to pay.
Section 12-2-5. - Powers of steamboat police.
Section 12-2-7. - Payment of officers — Liability for misconduct.