Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

AUTHORITY TO DESIGNATE DETENTION OFFICERS TO ACT AS PEACE
OFFICERS. All detention officers employed by the county sheriff who receive
peace officer certification from the Idaho peace officer standards and
training council shall have the authority given by statute to peace officers
of the state of Idaho. The county sheriff shall have the authority to
designate detention officers to act as peace officers when engaged in
transportation of prisoners or apprehension and arrest of prisoners who have
escaped, or apprehension and arrest of persons who are suspected of having
violated the terms and conditions of their probation, or arrest of a person
pursuant to court order or arrest warrant.

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