(A) It is unlawful for a person to falsely represent himself to be a campus police officer, agent, or employee of a safety and security department of a college or university, or arrest, detain, search, or question in any manner the person or property of a person, nor may a person without the authority of the governing board of the institution wear its official uniform, insignia, badge, or identification of the department.

(B) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than fifty dollars nor more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not less than ten days nor more than ninety days, or both.

Terms Used In South Carolina Code 59-116-80

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Campus: means the grounds and buildings owned and occupied by a college or university for education purposes and streets and roads through and contiguous to the grounds. See South Carolina Code 59-116-10
  • College or university: means a state chartered two or four-year private educational institution of higher learning located in this State. See South Carolina Code 59-116-10
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
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