A special law enforcement officer appointed pursuant to this article is authorized to: (1) preserve the peace and protect the people of this State; (2) detain and arrest individuals without a warrant for criminal offenses occurring within the officer's presence or view and necessary to maintain and establish public peace, health, or safety in the State; (3) exercise the same powers, duties, rights, privileges, and immunities that are afforded law enforcement officers of this State; (4) possess and carry firearms and other weapons as authorized while on duty; and (5) exercise statewide jurisdiction.
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