absconder said:
What is the name of your state?CA or all 50. Can a citizen arrest a police officer if theyre breaking the law not involved in their official duties?Say like not signaling when turning into the donut shop,speeding,parked illegally etc...Im not talking about responding to a code red here just breaking the law.
Well ... you can TRY ... but in all practicality, it ain't gonna go anywhere. And a C/A for an infraction?
The best bet is to call and report the officer or vehicle to the agency involved.
But, keep in mind that there ARE things we can do that others can't ... there are also things that some of us do that we shouldn't. I encourage my officers to drive as they expect the public to drive and to be an example - not an exception. So when *I* hear reports of my officers driving like idiots, I take action.
But a citizen's arrest wouldn't be the way to go.
- Carl