Which statement best describes the cross-border aspect for adjoining-state officers?

• A. They have authority only within their own state
• B. They can participate in prisoner transport across state lines
• C. They can arrest in any state without permission
• D. They require federal authorization

Answer: (B)

Cross-border collaboration allows officers from neighboring states to assist with moving prisoners across state lines. In practice, adjoining-state officers may accompany or help facilitate transfers to maintain custody and safety, under mutual aid agreements or interstate compacts. This describes a real cross-border capability without needing federal authorization. The other ideas aren’t accurate distinctions: arrest authority isn’t unlimited outside one’s own state, and federal permission isn’t typically required for standard cross-border prisoner transport.