Section 25-9-550 - Authority of special law enforcement officerA 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.Added by 2015 S.C. Acts, Act No. 35 (HB 3168), s 1, eff. 6/1/2015.