CCS/SCS/HS/HCS/HBs 69 & 179 and HCS/HB 669 - This act increases arrest powers for various law enforcement officers.

ARREST POWERS - Officers have authority to respond to emergency situations outside of their political subdivisions if they are authorized to carry a firearm and have successfully completed a law enforcement training program. This does not include an officer employed by a law enforcement agency within a third class county.

A federal officer shall have the same powers as a state certified peace officer when: 1) the federal officer is rendering assistance upon request; or 2) such officer is participating in a bona fide task force or joint investigation. This provision is similar to SB 842 from 1996.

A certified peace officer, including a federal law enforcement officer, may arrest a person without a warrant when such officer sees the person using physical force against another which creates a "substantial risk of death or serious injury". An officer may assert such arrest power anywhere in the state. This portion of the act is similar to a provision contained in SCS/SB 49 et. al.

A commissioned State Park Ranger who is in fresh pursuit of a suspect may pursue such suspect outside of his jurisdiction.

OTHER PROVISIONS: Any case brought against the St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners shall be brought in the Circuit Court of St. Louis.

A person elected as a City Marshal shall file proof, within 6 months after such election, that he has completed necessary training of at least 120 hours pursuant to Chapter 590, RSMo. An extension of this time period may be granted.
JAMES KLAHR