The governing body of any first or second class county may, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, provide that the county police department and force shall have general authority, without limitation, to exercise police powers and duties as generally provided by law for police officers and law enforcement officers.

L.1978, c. 69, s. 2, eff. July 6, 1978. Amended by L.1981, c. 126, s. 2, eff. April 27, 1981; L.1981, c. 462, s. 49.