Georgia § 35-9-9 - Powers and duties generally; wearing of special badge; reporting of change of address.
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§ 35-9-9. Powers and duties generally; wearing of special badge; reporting of change of address.
Each person appointed as a special policeman under Code Sections 35-9-2 through 35-9-8, this Code section, and Code Sections 35-9-10 through 35-9-12 shall: Be charged with the duty of protecting and preserving the property described in the application for his appointment; Have power to arrest all persons trespassing or committing offenses or crimes on the property described in the application for his appointment; Have and may exercise the powers of a peace officer, but only upon the property or in connection with the property described in the application for his appointment; and Have power to possess and carry such firearms and other weapons while on duty as may be prescribed by the appointing authority. When on duty, a special policeman shall wear a metallic badge upon which shall be inscribed the words "special policeman." Whenever a person appointed as a special policeman shall change his residence, he shall forthwith give notice of his new address to the appointing authority. (Ga. L. 1943, p. 595, § 5; Ga. L. 1993, p. 91, § 35.)
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