Sec. 411.207. AUTHORITY OF PEACE OFFICER TO DISARM. (a) A peace officer who is acting in the lawful discharge of the officer's official duties may disarm a license holder at any time the officer reasonably believes it is necessary for the protection of the license holder, officer, or another individual.
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- Sat Mar 19, 2016 9:54 am
- Forum: LEO Contacts & Bloopers
- Topic: Disarmed by uninformed officer
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Re: Disarmed by uninformed officer
I tend to wonder if the off-duty officer was even legal to disarm. According to GC 411.207, it appears the authority to disarm is only a peace officer acting in the lawful discharge of OFFICIAL DUTIES. I somehow don't think an off-duty "second job" would qualify as official duties.