(A) The Chairperson of the Town Board having a common council, each member of a Board of Trustees shall possess, within the jurisdiction of the town, all the powers conferred by law upon sheriffs to suppress disorder and keep the peace pursuant to SDCL § 9-29-16.
(B) All police officers of the town possess the powers of constables, and are permitted to do the following:
(1) Execute and serve warrants;
(2) Pursue and arrest any person fleeing from justice in any part of the state; and
(3) Arrest and detain any person guilty of any breach of the peace, or any violation of the laws of the state or ordinance of the town.
Statutory reference:
Similar provision, see SDCL § 9-29-19