# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 3. Law Enforcement

### Subtitle 4. Maryland Railroad Police Act

#### Section 3-406

(a) Each railroad police officer has all the powers granted to a peace or police officer.

(b) A railroad police officer may exercise the powers granted under this subtitle only if the railroad police officer:

  (1) is on real or personal property owned, leased, operated, or controlled by the railroad company that employs the railroad police officer;

  (2) is in fresh pursuit of a suspect;

  (3) is requested or authorized to act by the executive officer or chief police officer of a county; or

  (4) is ordered to act by the Governor.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)