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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The members of a police force established under authority of RCW 28B.10.550, when appointed and duly sworn:
(1) Shall be peace officers of the state and have such police powers as are vested in sheriffs and peace officers generally under the laws of this state; and
(2) May exercise such powers upon state lands devoted mainly to the educational or research activities of the institution to which they were appointed; and
(3) Shall have power to pursue and arrest beyond the limits of such state lands, if necessary, all or any violators of the rules or regulations herein provided for.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 28B. Higher Education § 28B.10.555. Police forces for universities and The Evergreen State College--Powers - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-28b-higher-education/wa-rev-code-28b-10-555/
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