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.
HISTORY: 2015 Act No. 35 (H.3168), Section 1, eff June 1, 2015.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 25 - Military, Civil Defense and Veterans Affairs
Chapter 9 - Emergency Measures
Section 25-9-10. Authority to enter into compact.
Section 25-9-20. Terms of compact.
Section 25-9-110. Issuance and sale of obligations of the United States.
Section 25-9-120. Immunity of persons owning property used for civil defense.
Section 25-9-410. Short title.
Section 25-9-420. Emergency Management Assistance Compact.
Section 25-9-500. Short title.
Section 25-9-510. Purpose of article.
Section 25-9-520. Definitions.
Section 25-9-530. Qualifications to serve as special law enforcement officer.
Section 25-9-540. Oath of office; record.
Section 25-9-550. Authority of special law enforcement officer.
Section 25-9-590. Compensation for special law enforcement officers.