In what states can you make a citizen's arrest?

Answer 1

If the state even has a citizens arrest statute on its books, they restrict a so-called citizens arrest to felony offenses only. As a civilian, I would be very cautious of approaching anyone in this manner and do NOT recommend it - call law enforcement instead.

Answer 2

Dont try this call the police

Say "Stop". Tell the suspect loudly and forcefully to stop what they're doing. Hold up your hand to indicate stopping. If they have a weapon, tell them to put it down (Think twice about making a citizen's arrest of an armed subject).4

Tell the suspect that they're under citizen's arrest.Tell them that they're not allowed to leave until a police officer comes and that they can explain the situation to the police when they arrive. Be firm and matter-of-fact.

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Answer 3

• Every state in the US has different laws; guidelines are not the same, and your best option is often simply to observe and report. A citizen's arrest must be made during or immediately after the crime, or else it is illegal. In some states the crime must be a felony, only a Police Officer may make an arrest on a misdemeanor crime or a traffic offense.
• By making a citizen's arrest, you're exposing yourself to possible lawsuits or criminal charges (e.g. impersonating a police officer, false imprisonment, kidnapping, or wrongful arrest) if the wrong person is apprehended or if you violate a suspect's civil rights. This risk varies considerably from state to state, but in the U.S., a citizen's arrest is a legal minefield, and dealing with a suspect's lawyers is often more dangerous than apprehending the suspect.

Answer 4

peace officer