§ 32-2-11. Powers of park police.
All full-time park policemen assigned to the division of enforcement within the department of environmental management, including the chief of the division and the chief of the metropolitan park police, shall have and may exercise, on any property under the jurisdiction of the department of environmental management, with regard to the enforcement of the criminal laws and all rules and regulations of the department of environmental management, all the powers of deputy sheriffs, town police officers, and constables, provided, however, that when any person is suspected of having committed a felony, the superintendent of state police, as he or she shall so require, shall be notified.
History of Section.P.L. 1914, ch. 1077, § 2; G.L. 1923, ch. 279, § 12; G.L. 1938, ch. 220, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 32-2-11; P.L. 1972, ch. 83, § 1; P.L. 2012, ch. 324, § 61.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 32 - Parks and Recreational Areas
Chapter 32-2 - Metropolitan Park District
Section 32-2-1. - Area included in district.
Section 32-2-2. - Acquisition of land for parks.
Section 32-2-3. - Purchase of land by agreement.
Section 32-2-4. - Rules and regulations — Enforcement — Powers of director.
Section 32-2-5. - Disbursement of funds held in treasury.
Section 32-2-6. - Acceptance of gifts — Metropolitan park trust fund.
Section 32-2-7. - Agreements with cities and towns — Transfer of control of parks.
Section 32-2-8. - Commissioners — Apportionment of expenses.
Section 32-2-9. - Payment of assessments by cities and towns.
Section 32-2-10. - Appointment of park police.
Section 32-2-11. - Powers of park police.
Section 32-2-12. - Park police auxiliary force.
Section 32-2-13. - Duties of auxiliary force — Limitations.