Municipal fire marshals in West Virginia can assist law enforcement officers in executing their duties.
The bill grants municipal fire marshals in West Virginia the authority to assist law enforcement officers in executing their official duties. This includes making arrests for violations related to arson, explosives, and obstructing a fire marshal. Fire marshals must work under the direct supervision of the requesting officer and receive training that meets the Law Enforcement Core Training Standards. The bill also clarifies that the authority to assist federal law enforcement is subject to certain provisions.
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