Can university police arrest someone off of university property?
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Can university police arrest someone off of university property?
I was arrested for a drunk in public by a university officer off of campus.
Asked on April 24, 2012 under Criminal Law, Virginia
Answers:
Kevin Bessant / Law Office of Kevin Bessant & Associates
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
A peace officer or campus officer can indeed make an arrest off campus, as in most cases they have jurisdiction throughout the city in which the campus is located. Campus police officers are sworn in and given authority under the jurisdiction of the city, which means they have the power to arrest if a crime is being committed off campus grounds.
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