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Ok, in Virginia, I believe Game Wardens can make normal traffic stops as usually LE can... But i may be mistaken, so can somebody shed some light on this topic... The main thing im wondering is can a game warden pull u over for speeding, or other traffic violations?
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In Alabama, a Game Warden has the authority to make traffic stops/arrests. I'm not certain what Dept of Conservation policy concerning traffic stops is currently, but yes, in Alabama Game Wardens have the authority to make traffic stops.Comment
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r u a game warden?Originally posted by biggreenWe are Volunteers, we don't get paid for what we do
But our hope and prayers are to always see you through
We can be eating or awakened in the middle of the night
With a blast of our pagers saying There is a Fire we need to fight!
We are up and dressed and out the door
We meet sirens blaring and trucks that roar
The adrenaline pumping, were ready to go
Will we make it home? We never know.Comment
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In Indiana, they are fully empowered police officers.Comment
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In VA, they are similar to state troopers and can make traffic stops if they feel the need. Their vehicles are equipped with blue lights & sirens and our game wardens are considered "law enforcement" by statute.
Those chaps have a tough and demanding job.......and you must also realize that most people with whom they come in contact are going to be armed.
Hats off to them!
The comments above reflect my personal opinion as a private citizen, ordinary motorist and all-around good guy.
The aforementioned advice should not be construed to represent any type of professional opinion, legal counsel or other type of instruction with regard to traffic laws, judicial proceedings or official agency policy.
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"Ignorance on fire is hotter than knowledge on ice."Comment
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In Mississippi, there are more of them than any other state LEO, and they have full police powers (more so than a lot of other state agencies that you would think would have those powers and don't).Comment
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yea lol, and i think there stationed the same was as VSP i thinkOriginally posted by VA Dutch
In VA, they are similar to state troopers and can make traffic stops if they feel the need. Their vehicles are equipped with blue lights & sirens and our game wardens are considered "law enforcement" by statute.
Those chaps have a tough and demanding job.......and you must also realize that most people with whom they come in contact are going to be armed.
Hats off to them!We are Volunteers, we don't get paid for what we do
But our hope and prayers are to always see you through
We can be eating or awakened in the middle of the night
With a blast of our pagers saying There is a Fire we need to fight!
We are up and dressed and out the door
We meet sirens blaring and trucks that roar
The adrenaline pumping, were ready to go
Will we make it home? We never know.Comment
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Wisconsin wardens have full police power with state jurisdiction. Traffic stops, domestics, fights, etc are all fair game for wardens, however; their primary duty is still enforcing game, fish, and recreation laws.Comment
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