Originally Posted by Firebug4

I take back my statement. I checked with my counterparts in Florida. I am the one who is incorrect in the regards to Florida. I apologize profusely. Please remember that though we are living in one country the laws can vary greatly state to state as this has illustrated. In Jersey, Vermont, New Mexico, all the places I have lived a police officer has state wide authority. I found it interesting that as a Fed living and working in Florida I would have more authority in state crimes than a municipal officer. That is very unusual.

FB