Nelson v. State

GOLDEN, Justice.

The Wyoming Legislature has provided that state game and fish law enforcement personnel are “peace officers” “while responding to requests to assist other peace officers performing their official duties.” Wyo. Stat. § 7-2-101(a)(iv)(C) (1997). The primary question in this appeal is whether park rangers at Glendo State Park, who con-cededly are peace officers, may in advance call upon state game and fish wardens for assistance in handling the large crowd of visitors who enjoy the recreational opportunities at the Park during a summer holiday period. The district court held that…