### Question
What is the definition of railroad police officer?


### Answer
The definition of **railroad police officer** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 3771*:

> a peace officer who is commissioned in his or her State of legal residence or State of primary employment and employed by a rail carrier to enforce State laws for the protection of railroad property, personnel, passengers, or cargo

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3771*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER VII-FBI TRAINING OF STATE AND LOCAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE PERSONNEL**

