§ 12-2.1-5 - Continuing powers of state and local police. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 12-2.1-5

   § 12-2.1-5  Continuing powers of state andlocal police. – Appointment of special police officers under this chapter shall in no way limitthe powers, authority, and responsibility of state police and police of thevarious cities and towns to enforce state law and municipal ordinances onproperty owned by the educational institutions employing the special policeofficers. The division of state police and city and town police shall assistthe special police officers in matters relating to the detention andarraignment of prisoners for court. The special police officers shall submitreports concerning an arrest to the department processing the arrest, whetherthe division of state police or the police in the city or town in which theeducational institution is located.