(A) It is unlawful for a person to falsely represent himself to be a campus police officer, agent, or employee of a safety and security department of a college or university, or arrest, detain, search, or question in any manner the person or property of a person, nor may a person without the authority of the governing board of the institution wear its official uniform, insignia, badge, or identification of the department.
(B) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than fifty dollars nor more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not less than ten days nor more than ninety days, or both.
HISTORY: 1989 Act No. 131, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 116 - Campus Security Department
Section 59-116-10. Definitions.
Section 59-116-30. Authority, powers, and duties of campus police officers.
Section 59-116-40. Qualifications for employment as campus police officer.
Section 59-116-50. Ranks and grades of campus police; promotion policy.
Section 59-116-60. Campus police vehicles and radio systems.
Section 59-116-70. Bond and reporting requirements of campus police officers.
Section 59-116-80. Impersonation of campus police officer prohibited; penalties.
Section 59-116-100. Processing of persons arrested by campus police.
Section 59-116-110. Training of campus police officers.
Section 59-116-120. Construction and application of chapter.