how do pierce transit and spokane transit security guards have arrest powers? does washington allow for the use of SPOs? and if so, can private entities use SPOs?
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Originally posted by TacMac View Posthow do pierce transit and spokane transit security guards have arrest powers?
While I can't find it explicitly stated, I infer a transit authority is a "Limited authority Washington law enforcement agency", meaning it can commission officers to enforce a subset of the law. Edit: See article linked in post #9.
does Washington allow for the use of SPOs?
can private entities use SPOs?Last edited by Seventy2002; 05-31-2014, 03:17 PM.
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This might help:
It specifically lists transportation commission as a limited authority law enforcement agency whereas a specially commissioned peace officer may hold a limited commission or be fully commissioned."Respect is earned. Honesty is appreciated. Trust is gained. Loyalty is returned."
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Originally posted by ArmyVet View PostThis might help:
It specifically lists transportation commission as a limited authority law enforcement agency whereas a specially commissioned peace officer may hold a limited commission or be fully commissioned.Last edited by TacMac; 05-30-2014, 05:52 PM.
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Originally posted by TacMac View Postso couldnt private entities also get special police commission from a law enforcement agency?
Just kidding. This is a mutual aid statute, but I believe the premises is that in order to be specially commissioned peace officer you have to have attended an academy approved by the criminal justice training commission.
"Respect is earned. Honesty is appreciated. Trust is gained. Loyalty is returned."
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Both reserve officers and officers duly commissioned with Idaho or Oregon are considered specially commissioned peace officers and both need to attend an academy (WAC 139-05-810).
As far as transit is concerned, they are considered enforcement officers as defined in RCW 36.57A.235 and 7.80.040."Respect is earned. Honesty is appreciated. Trust is gained. Loyalty is returned."
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Two sergeants and eleven uniformed security officers participated in 52 classes over a five week period for the Washington-based agency.
When the Pierce County Transit guys were hired for this position back in 2008/2009ish, they went through pretty much the same process a police officer candidate would go through in terms of background check, poly, psych etc. This allowed them to be eligible for a limited commission since they had been thoroughly vetted. A couple of guys I worked with at the time jumped ship and went to work for them. Their limited commission only allows them to cite and or detain for certain infractions and is very limited in it's scope. They are not covered outside of their immediate employment area which in this case is the transit system.
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Originally posted by wildlife97However, when it comes to a Sheriff or Chief "deputizing/commissioning" personnel from another agency the Sheriff/Chief can dictate what kind of training is necessary."Respect is earned. Honesty is appreciated. Trust is gained. Loyalty is returned."
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Originally posted by wildlife97D Not sure if it was just to enforce RCW 9A.50
A hospital in my area hires off-duty officers and deputies as security officers. Although they wear their agency uniforms and carry their firearms, the PDs and SO make it clear they are to call on-duty officers if arrests need to be made.
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