Nothing in § 49-16A-102 or 49-16A-103 shall be so construed as to restrict the lawful rights, powers, or privileges of a law enforcement officer within his respective jurisdiction. A railroad making an appointment pursuant to § 49-16A-102 is responsible for the acts of its policemen to the same extent as for the acts of any of its general agents or employees.
SDCL 49-16A-104