(a) Security employees of a prison contractor shall be allowed to use force and shall be licensed pursuant to § 17-40-101 et seq. The security employees shall exercise their powers and authority only while:
(1) On the grounds of an institution under the supervision of the prison contractor;
(2) Transporting inmates; and
(3) Pursuing escapees from the institution.
(b) The provisions of § 5-54-101 et seq. and § 12-29-109 shall apply to offenses committed by or with regard to inmates assigned to facilities or programs for which a prison contractor is providing correctional services.
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