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W.J. Keeley Superintendent Police and Accident Investigations

QUESTION:

Do ss. 843.081 and 843.085, F.S., prohibit special officers for carriers appointed by the Governor pursuant to s. 354.01, F.S., from using the word "police" or blue lights on their vehicles?

SUMMARY:

Sections 843.081 and 843.085, F.S., prohibit special officers for carriers appointed by the Governor pursuant to s. 354.01, F.S., from using the word "police" or flashing blue lights on vehicles not owned by the government.1

Section 354.01, F.S., provides that upon the application of any railroad or other common carrier doing…