(a) Police officers appointed under this chapter have all necessary law enforcement powers, including:(1) the power to arrest, without process, all persons who within the police officer's view commit any felony or misdemeanor;(2) all common law and statutory powers, privileges, and immunities of sheriffs, except those specifically forbidden by the board; and(3) the power to serve civil process to the extent authorized by the board.(b) Police officers appointed under this chapter shall:(1) preserve the peace, maintain order, and prevent the unlawful use of force or violence or other unlawful conduct on property owned or operated by the board;(2) protect all persons and property located on property owned or operated by the board from injury, harm, or damage;(3) assist the executive director to enforce the rules of the board or the Indiana law enforcement academy;(4) assist and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies and officers; and(5) enforce the state motor vehicle laws and motor vehicle rules established by the board on property owned or operated by the board.(c) Police officers appointed by the board:(1) must take an appropriate oath of office in a form and e laws and motor vehicle rules established by the board on property owned or operated by the board.(c) Police officers appointed by the board:(1) must take an appropriate oath of office in a form and manner prescribed by the board;(2) serve at the pleasure of the board; and(3) must comply with the training requirements prescribed under section 9 of this chapter.As added by P.L.44-1985, SEC.3.
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