Missouri § 84.640 - Police force — power to make arrests.
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§ 84.640. Police force — power to make arrests.
The members of the police force of any such city are hereby empowered to make arrests for the violation of any ordinance of such city for the protection, regulation and orderly government of parks, public grounds and other public property owned by any such city and situated outside of the limits thereof, and persons so arrested for the violation of any such ordinance may be brought within the city limits and tried before any court having jurisdiction of cases arising out of the ordinances of such city.
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(RSMo 1939 § 7666, A.L. 1943 p. 727 § 7667, A.L. 1978 H.B. 1634)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 7510; 1919 § 8921; 1909 § 9773
Effective 1-02-79
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 84.640
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 84.640 cover?
Section 84.640 ("Police force — power to make arrests.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Missouri § 84.640?
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How does Missouri § 84.640 apply to my situation?
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