How do you perform a citizen's arrest? Exactly what do you do?
484865
You have to tell them that you are performing a citizens arrest citing the reason and which CRIMINAL law has been broken. Then you have to inform them of their rights (same as Police), then hand over to police when they turn up. You can't search them, neither can you touch them (classed as assault).
697505
764.16 Arrest by private person; situations.\n\nSec. 16.\n\nA private person may make an arrest—in the following situations:\n\n(a) For a felony committed in the private person's presence.\n\n(b) If the person to be arrested has committed a felony although not in the private person's presence.\n\n(c) If the private person is summoned by a peace officer to assist the officer in making an arrest.\n\n(d) If the private person is a merchant, an agent of a merchant, an employee of a merchant, or an independent contractor providing security for a merchant of a store and has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has violated section 356c or 356d of the Michigan penal code, Act No. 328 of the Public Acts of 1931, being sections 750.356c and 750.356d of the Michigan Compiled Laws, in that store, regardless of whether the violation was committed in the presence of the private person.
189191
There are alot of laws that give a police officer the power to arrest you. Those laws are mainly there for peolple that get out of control. It is up to the officer to decide if ones actions warrant arrest depending on the situation and that persons attitude. I was lighting fireworks with my kids the day after 4th of july because their cousins missed my fireworks show the night of the 4th. The police showed up, wanted to know why I was lighting fireworks and asked me to stop. Fireworks (at leat the ones I was shooting off) was illegal. I could have been arrested without them asking me for a explanation and certainly been arrested had I not complied.
444618
You should go to the local police department and ask to speak to the "Watch Commander".  Explain your situation to the shift's Watch Commander, and they will guide you to the first step of the department's Citizen Complaint procedure.\n\nIn the case of my department (I'm one of those "monkies", or correctly spelled "monkeys", that the ignorant "poetic_universe" spoke of) we have the citizen fill out a sworn statement, and a full investigation, including pulling the tapes, takes place.  Sometimes the complaint is justified, and discipline can be anywhere from a reprimand to suspension to termination, and sometimes the complaint is unfounded.  Sometimes the 911 call taker followed procedures that do not live up to resident's expectations ... and the command staff need it brought to their attention that policies and procedures need to be changed.
726380
When considering the circumstances of an arrest you should try to never consider RIGHT versus WRONG.  These are words of opinion.  Try instead to consider the arrest on the basis of LEGAL versus ILLEGAL.  These are words of fact.\n\nI have been a police officer for over 11 years.  There are alot of laws out there that I personally do not support - personal use of marijuana being one of them.  That being said, I enforce the law - arrest and cite people for marijuana possession - because it IS the law.\n\nSo, to answer your question, was the arrest right?  That depends on who you ask.  Was the arrest legal.  Sure sounds like it.
624315
Um...I don't know if this is exactly the "procedure." Police are supposed to excercise tactful ways of dealing with prostitutes. He doesn't have to show her his penis or have sex with her to arrest her for prostitution. All they need to do is get her in the act of solicting for prostitution...which just means PLANNING to do something. I think perhaps if the officer actually engages in a sexual act with her, then he is in just as much trouble because HE has now hired a prostitute, which is also illegal.\n\nSo...he MAY arrest her, but I don't think he CAN under the law because he has also broken the law. This probably falls under entrapment, but I'm not sure.
1105466
I would have to agree with the other answers, but would like to make some points clear. Number one hire a lawyer and be completely honesty with him/her (this is very very important). Number two turn yourself in with your lawyer present (but only after talking candidly with your lawyer). If the police have to track you down it looks bad if it goes to court. If there are mitigating circumstances (IE self defense) turning yourself in shows good faith and that you intend to 'face the music'. The most important thing is be HONEST with your lawyer and trust your lawyers judgement. You may spend some time in jail if you can't make bail, if you do make bail be sure to appear for your court dates. Good Luck
680975
you ask the person. \n\notherwise what you are doing is illegal.
723957
If someone breaks the law they can be arrested.  If they haven't broke the law a fake charge can always be made up to arrest them.\n\nCoach
921903
Make Citizen's Arrests on illegal aliens.
686625
If you have already filed a police report. You have to make sure you signed it making sure that a warrant is sworn out on them. After the warrant is issued the police should pick the person up within a week or so depending on severity of crime and availibility of officers serving warrants. Arrest reports are public record if you want to know what they have been arrested for go to the court house and ask to see their arrests record for that person.
62670
Depends if there injuries at the scene, property damage, or other hazards at the scene when officers arrive. If none of those factors exist, than it is just like any other arrest. Officers follow a SOP when it comes to taking suspects into custody. Check with the authorities in your area for the best advice.
817398
Recording arrests should be done for EVERYone's safety.   If the cops do it right, then someone can't walk on a technicality.   If a cop does it wrong, then he needs re-training before he gets someone killed or the wrong one sent to prison.\n\nI think you're nuts to do it freelance, tho, you could get hurt by BOTH the arrestor and the arrestee.
656101
Do you mean to the police, or to the people they arrest?
642295
The same as for arresting a civilian.  You call law enforcement and if you can convince them that a crime was committed and that the servicemember is likely to have committed that crime - then they will conduct the arrest.
1044717
It really depends on the law in Texas.  "Citizen arrests" are legal in all 50 states for felonies; however, for misdemeanors the law varies greatly in each state.
71983
Off the top of my head: call the Sheriff's Office and ask to speak to that person.  Sounds wild, I know, but it might just work.