Grants peace officer status to security officers at St. Joseph's Health Hospital, North Medical Center, and Northeast Medical Center.
This bill grants peace officer status to security officers employed by St. Joseph's Health Hospital, North Medical Center, and Northeast Medical Center when acting on the grounds or premises of these hospitals or their subsidiaries. These officers can exercise peace officer powers within the hospital grounds and beyond upon request from local law enforcement. They can detain individuals for a reasonable time if they have probable cause to believe an offense has been committed. This status takes effect immediately.
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