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Auxiliary law enforcement officer in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Auxiliary law enforcement officer” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.

What does “Auxiliary law enforcement officer” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Auxiliary law enforcement officer” means any person employed or appointed, with or without compensation, who aids or assists a full-time or part-time law enforcement officer and who, while under the direct supervision of a full-time or part-time law enforcement officer, has the authority to arrest and perform law enforcement functions. (Fla. Stat. § 943.10)

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