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They can, but only with the capacity of any citizen of the Commonwealth (a.k.a. "citizen's arrest"). They must actually observe a felony taking place, and cannot function using probable cause or other tools of law enforcement.
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Can a security officer arrest a person for traffic violation on his post?
No
Does New York City firefighter have peace officer status?
All NYC firefighters are peace officers, unarmed, but do have the power to arrest
What is the major difference between a sworn police officer and a security guard?
a sworn officer wears blue and can arrest criminals while a security guard wears white and can't arrest people
When can security officer make arrest for misdemeanor in New York city?
Security officers cannot make an arrest unless they have peace officer status. They can however detain a person until police arrive.
Does a security officer have the police power to make an arrest?
Be more specific. In what state would you be asking about?
Can a security officer arrest a person for a traffic violation on his post?
No most traffic is not even a misdemeanor
Can a security officer arrest a person for a traffic violations?
No, security officers have no more legal powers than and ordinary citizen. They are not legally permitted to pull someone in a car over.
If a Police officer in NY stops someone that has a Felony warrant can that officer arrest him on that warrant?
Yes, of course. An arrest warrant is a command from a judge to arrest a person. Usually a police officer has no choice and must arrest.
Can an unarmed security officer employed by private owner of apartment complex in the state of Arizona search seize and detain visitor to the complex until police arrive?
yes, they can here is the law on citizens arrest in arizona. A private person may make an arrest: 1. When the person to be arrested has in his presence committed a misdemeanor amounting to a breach of the peace, or a felony. 2. When a felony has been in fact committed and he has reasonable ground to believe that the person to be arrested has committed it.
In Texas can a police officer arrest you for running a red light?
The officer can ticket you for the traffic violation, he or she can arrest you if there are mitigating circumstances.
What are the two basic types of arrest for security officer?
The two kinds of arrest are with or without a warrant.
Can you go to jail in Virginia for hiding a car?
Yes, and not just Virginia, but in any state. If you stillowe money to the finance company for the car, they can arrest you for "Concealment ofProperty for Security Interest". This can happen even if they have alreadyrepossed the car.
