69 chapters · 284 sections in this title.
25 M.R.S. § 1501 Chief; deputy; members of force; rules and regulations
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The Commissioner of Public Safety, with the advice and consent of the Governor and subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice matters and to confirmation by the Legislature, shall appoint a Chief of the State Pol…
25 M.R.S. § 1502 Powers and duties; cooperation of others
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The specific powers and duties of the State Police shall be to patrol the state highways and other important ways, especially outside the compact portion of cities and towns, for the purpose of enforcing the law, and all laws relating to motor-driven and horse-drawn vehicles and …
25 M.R.S. § 1502-A Cooperation of federal officers
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1. Definition. For purposes of this section, "federal officers" means the following persons who are authorized to carry firearms in the performance of their duties as federal law enforcement employees or officers: A. [PL 2007, c. 209, §1 (RP).] A-1. [PL 2001, c. 602, §1 (NEW); MR…
25 M.R.S. § 1503 Uniform and equipment
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Members of the State Police must be provided at the expense of the State with a distinctive uniform and badge, and with suitable equipment, all of which remains the property of the State. When on duty to enforce the laws of the road, and at such other times as the Chief of the St…