Oklahoma · Oklahoma Statutes — Title 21, Crimes and Punishments

Okla. Stat. Title 21 § 21-99: Peace officers

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

This statute defines 'peace officer' to include sheriffs, police officers, federal agents, and tribal law enforcement officers whose duty is to enforce the public peace. It grants federal law enforcement officers certified under state law the same authority as state peace officers to assist in emergencies or at request and make arrests in Oklahoma.

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