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.