Code of Virginia - Title 15.2 Counties, Cities And Towns - Section 15.2-1745 Duties and powers of special police officers

§ 15.2-1745. Duties and powers of special police officers

Special police shall apprehend and carry before a judge or magistrate to be dealt with according to law, all persons whom they may be directed by the warrant of a judge or magistrate to apprehend, shall have the authority to make arrests and issue summonses in accordance with Chapter 7 (§ 19.2-71 et seq.) of Title 19.2; and may execute any search warrant issued under §§ 19.2-52 and 19.2-53. If property that is mentioned in these sections is found, the police shall proceed as officers acting under Chapter 5 (§ 19.2-52 et seq.) of Title 19.2.

(Code 1950, § 15-571; 1960, c. 371; 1962, c. 623, § 15.1-153; 1968, c. 639; 1996, c. 850; 1997, c. 587.)

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