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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 42 Pa.C.S.A. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 8953.2. Agents of the Office of Attorney General

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

<Section 4 of Act 2019, July 2, P.L. 375, No. 58, imd. effective, provides that the amendment of 42 Pa.C.S.A § 8953.2(a)(1) by that Act shall apply retroactively to law enforcement conduct on or after June 15, 1982.>

(a) Power and authority.--An agent of the Office of Attorney General as defined in paragraph (2) of the definition of “enforcement officer” in 71 Pa.C.S. § 5102 (relating to definitions), in addition to the power and authority vested by law, shall have the power and authority to enforce the laws of this Commonwealth or to perform a function of a municipal police officer in the following circumstances:

(1) If the officer:

(i) has been requested to immediately aid or assist a Federal, State or local law enforcement officer or park police officer;

(ii) has probable cause to believe that a Federal, State or local law enforcement officer or park police officer is in need of aid or assistance; or

(iii) has been requested to participate in a Federal, State or local task force and participation has been approved by the Office of Attorney General.

(2) If, while on official business, the officer views an offense and makes a reasonable effort to identify himself or herself as a police officer and the offense is:

(i) A felony.

(ii) A misdemeanor.

(iii) A breach of the peace or other act that presents an immediate clear and present danger to a person or property.

(3) If the officer views an offense that is a felony and makes a reasonable effort to identify himself or herself as a police officer.

(b) Applicability.--An agent of the Office of Attorney General acting in accordance with the authority granted under this section shall be subject to section 8953(b), (c) and (d) (relating to Statewide municipal police jurisdiction) to the same extent as would a municipal police officer.

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