Game Warden's power????

[charlie12]

I copied this from another thread so it wouldn't get too far of topic.

"Wildlife agents have more power and jurisdiction than any other state or federal law enforcement agency. Some will debate this, but they do not need search warrants for a lot of stuff that others do need them for."

Ok I've heard people say this for many years but I want to see it in writing. How can a possum cop have more power than any other LEO Stat or Fed?
I just don't believe it. I believe the jurisdiction part because they are State not local.

Ok who can answer it?

 

[Bayoupiper]

Most State LEOs are in "specialized" (for lack of a better word) enforcement fields.
And each field has unique laws and so powers given to it's agents/officers.


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[charlie12]

Most State LEOs are in "specialized" (for lack of a better word) enforcement fields.
And each field has unique laws and so powers given to it's agents/officers.


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Can you give me an example of what a GW can do that lets say at Trooper can't?

 

[scooterj]

PM dmiculek, he was a warden for years.

 

[Nolacopusmc]

Most State LEOs are in "specialized" (for lack of a better word) enforcement fields.
And each field has unique laws and so powers given to it's agents/officers.


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THAT.

LDWF is a state agency. They do not need warrants to board and search boats for "safety checks".

 

[rocko]

THAT.

LDWF is a state agency. They do not need warrants to board and search boats for "safety checks".

I don't believe they need a search warrant to search you house.

 

[dmiculek]

A warden or any other law enforcement officer can stop a water craft at any time to conduct a boating safety check w/o probable cause. He can ask you to present PFD's, and other required safety equipment. He can not search your vessel to find it w/o permission. Once the vessel is stopped and other "evidence" is visible it can be used to instigate an investigation. (for example I stop you for a boat safety check and I observe blood and feathers on an ice chest lid). I know have PC to further an investigation.

Wildlife Agents must have a warrant to conduct searches just like any other LEO.

 

[dmiculek]

I don't believe they need a search warrant to search you house.

That is incorrect

 

[Manimal]

I don't believe they need a search warrant to search you house.

This is also my inderstanding.

Car also...

 

[Manimal]

A warden or any other law enforcement officer can stop a water craft at any time to conduct a boating safety check w/o probable cause. He can ask you to present PFD's, and other required safety equipment. He can not search your vessel to find it w/o permission. Once the vessel is stopped and other "evidence" is visible it can be used to instigate an investigation. (for example I stop you for a boat safety check and I observe blood and feathers on an ice chest lid). I know have PC to further an investigation.

Wildlife Agents must have a warrant to conduct searches just like any other LEO.

Ahh, thank you

 

[dmiculek]

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[CajunTim]

Can a local LEO walk on my property and into my backyard through my gate based on suspicion even if I tell him there is no one back there an no you cant go there? Can a game warden?

 

[tunatuk]

Can a local LEO walk on my property and into my backyard through my gate based on suspicion even if I tell him there is no one back there an no you cant go there? Can a game warden?

Yes I can. If I have suspicious that something is going on, I just walk right back there and investigate. If we went off of everyone's word, all murderer's would be innocent, nobody would ever be selling dope, and rape victims all consented.

 

[talkinggoat]

Forth Amendment

The Forth Amendment to The Constitution prohibits an officer from searching a premises, person or vehicle without probable cause or a warrant. If the officer thinks something is going on in your back yard, he can walk back there, but he'd better be validated in his cause, or it's police harassment and violation of the 4th.

http://criminal.findlaw.com/crimes/criminal_rights/criminal_rights_police/search_seizure.html

 

[Nolacopusmc]

Can a local LEO walk on my property and into my backyard through my gate based on suspicion even if I tell him there is no one back there an no you cant go there? Can a game warden?

Yep, they cannot enter your home unless there is a warrant, and a few other exceptions like, hot pursuit, plain view, distress.

 

[talkinggoat]

Quite correct... If he can SEE you're growing pot in your backyard or you left your crack pipe sitting out on your front seat, he doesn't need a warrant.

 

[Bearco]

I was just reading up on this in the statutes. I have have to locate it again.

 

[spanky]

Can they enter a gated/fenced yard?

 

[Bearco]

Can they enter a gated/fenced yard?

yes, with suspicion.

 

[spanky]

yes, with suspicion.

What if it's locked?