Section 626.862 Powers of Law Enforcement Officers
626.862 POWERS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
Except as specifically provided by statute, only a peace officer and part-time peace officer may:
(1) issue a citation in lieu of arrest or continued detention unless specifically authorized by ordinance;
(2) ask a person receiving a citation to give a written promise to appear in court; or
(3) take a person into custody as permitted by section 629.34.
History:
1987 c 334 s 5; 2005 c 10 art 2 s 4