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Who can perform a Citizens arrest......?

Can a person perform a citizens arrest on an out of control police officer? What are the regulations on a citizens arrest?

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  • Katy M
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    Leaving aside any legalities, an "out of control police officer" would have a weapon and, most likely, more training than you. And how do you determine he is out of control? If you attempt to tackle him to arrest him and he shoots someone, accidentally or on purpose, how are you going to feel?

    Now, if an officer is truly out of control and already shooting people, do what you got to do.

  • Anonymous
    9 years ago

    Oooo - that's sticky as hell. And there's plenty of cops who get drunk and need to get arrested too. But the cops are "friends of the court" - they're sworn in before a judge - bla, bla, bla. That makes they pretty immune to arrest except by members of their own profession. You take one of these guys on, and he's likely to kill you and get away with it.

  • 9 years ago

    Why not try it? (but make sure you post the video, we need a laugh)

  • ?
    Lv 7
    9 years ago

    NO, another Policeman.

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