Bill > HB2432

This bill expands the list of federal law enforcement agencies whose officers can exercise peace-keeping authority in West Virginia under specific circumstances. Currently, federal officers from agencies like the FBI, DEA, and U.S. Marshals Service can enforce state laws when certain conditions are met, such as being requested by local law enforcement or witnessing a felony. The bill adds several new federal law enforcement agencies to this list, including Diplomatic Security Service special agents, Coast Guard special agents, Customs and Border Protection agents, Department of Defense special agents, Federal Protective Service officers, Federal Bureau of Prisons officers, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agents. These officers would have the same authority as state or local law enforcement but with important limitations: they cannot initiate independent investigations, are not considered local law enforcement employees, and are subject to federal tort claims regulations. The key purpose is to provide more federal law enforcement agencies with the ability to assist state and local authorities in maintaining public safety and responding to emergencies.

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