43.180. Powers of patrol members--investigation of crime, how paid for. - Missouri Statutes

Powers of patrol members--investigation of crime, how paid for.

43.180. The members of the state highway patrol, with theexception of the director of radio and radio personnel, shallhave full power and authority as now or hereafter vested by lawin peace officers when working with and at the special request ofthe sheriff of any county, or the chief of police of any city, orunder the direction of the superintendent of the state highwaypatrol, or in the arrest of anyone violating any law in theirpresence or in the apprehension and arrest of any fugitive fromjustice on any felony violation. The members of the statehighway patrol shall have full power and authority to makeinvestigations connected with any crime of any nature. Theexpense for the patrol's operation under this section shall bepaid monthly by the state treasurer chargeable to the generalrevenue fund.

(L. 1943 p. 652 § 8358a, A.L. 1949 p. 293, A.L. 1988 S.B. 423)

Effective 5-13-88