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fishman wrote:It was a chase, A ford F250. It ended at hwy 36 just passed hwy 3013 in a field. Thats all I know.

Most agencies have a standing agreement to allow pursuits that start in their jurisdiction to proceed. Depending on the agreement, they may require a verbal approval as they are heading into the other agencies jurisdiction. It can also depend on what the pursuit is for (murder suspect or speeder for instance) on whether they are allowed to continue or must call it off.

JustMe wrote:It's my unnderstanding that licensed peace officers are certified by the state . If they hold a TCLEOSE license, the entire state is their jurisdiction.

Don't know that this would apply to officers from places that don't require licensing--reserves/security/small towns, etc...

Actually, the TCLEOSE is just a certification for Texas, like POST is for other states. You have no jurisdiction or arrest powers until you are associated with an agency (DPS, Sheriff, constable, police) and you are sworn in. Then you will have a jurisdiction and be governed on where you can and can't make your arrests by the agency. The TCLEOSE certification is just the accepted training for all of Texas.

EDIT TO ADD: As a COMMISSIONED police officer in Texas, which means you are assigned to an agency, then you do have some arrest powers across the state. See http://law.onecle.com/texas/criminal-pr ... 03.00.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for the guidelines.

Bottom line, an officer can work outside of their jurisdiction, but for all types of enforcement, they either need to have an agreement between agencies or it must meet the guidelines in the above criminal code.

I may be incorrect on this, but pretty sure that is the case. Maybe one of the current LEO's can chime in (gigag04, where are you?) Off topic, but that reminds me of 'Car 54, where are you?'

EDIT TO ADD ANOTHER: Here is a good example of jurisdiction by job and what is allowed and not allowed. it all boils down to inter-agency agreements and the statutes https://www.oag.state.tx.us/opinions/op ... ga0189.pdf" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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