§ 12-2.2-7 - Powers of capitol police officers assigned to the general assembly. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 12-2.2-7

   § 12-2.2-7  Powers of capitol policeofficers assigned to the general assembly. – (a) Capitol police officers who are assigned to the general assembly and itsmembers for security purposes shall have the same immunities and may exercise,in any place used by the general assembly to conduct its business, or any placeused by any committee or members of the general assembly to conduct business,the same powers and authority of a police officer as are conferred by the lawsof this state upon the members of the department of the state police, includingthe power to arrest persons for violation of ordinances of the city or town.

   (b) In conforming with the provisions of § 11-47-9regarding the possession of firearms, the officers assigned to the generalassembly will be considered "on assignment" when on designated duties.