SEP 25, 2012

Questioning whether a private security guard has the right to sign an arrest warrant on a suspect that has committed an offense on the property the security guard is contracted to protect, and whether he has authority off the protected property, such as providing security for an arrestee at a medical facility or while booking an arrestee into jail.

Requested by: The Honorable Chuck Wright, Sheriff, Spartanburg County

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