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Can a law enforcement officer make an arrest even if the officer is not on duty?
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∙ 10y ago
Yes - as per S.494 of the Criminal Code, they can arrest someone for anyone they find committing and indictable offence.
Additionally depending on the municipality, provincial enforcement powers may be granted providing arrest. Example being the TPA in Ontario can be given to bylaw officers to enforce on city owned properties such as parks/transit systems.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 10y agoYes, because Police officer are deemed to be on duty for 24 hours seven days a week.
On the other hand the law does not compell one to act against an criminal activities, unless its express by statute or by law. Then a police officer will be held liable if he choose to not act against an crime (activities that are in contrasts the law) regardless of being on or off duty, he is allow to carry his appointment certificate whether on or off duty and can provide such a card whenever making any inquiries or arrest.
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