Michigan Compiled Laws

Mich. Comp. Laws § 462.377 (2026)

Railroad police officer; duties and powers.

✓ current as of July 2026

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RAILROAD CODE OF 1993

Act 354 of 1993

462.377 Railroad police officer; duties and powers.

Sec. 377.

Every railroad police officer, who is appointed and commissioned as provided in this act, shall have, exercise, and possess, throughout the state, while in the discharge of his or her duties as a railroad police officer, the powers of sheriffs, marshals, constables, and municipal police officers except in the service of civil process. A railroad police officer shall enforce and compel obedience to the laws of this state and to the ordinances of the cities, villages, and townships of this state when engaged in the discharge of his or her duties as a railroad police officer for the company.

History: 1993, Act 354, Imd. Eff. Jan. 14, 1994

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2002–2020 · leading case: People v. Van Tubbergen, 642 N.W.2d 368 (Mich. Ct. App. 2002).

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People v. Van Tubbergen, 642 N.W.2d 368 (Mich. Ct. App. 2002). “or authorizing railroad police to enforce general law while on duty, MCL 462.377 ... or giv[ing] police powers to private security guards while on their employer’s premises, MCL 338.”

Sarah Zeller v. Grand Trunk W. R.R. Co. (Mich. Ct. App. 2020). “” MCL 462.377. Thus, unlike the security officers in Bailey, the CN Police had full authority to investigate this matter and make any necessary arrests.”

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