I live in Texas. I am a Correctional Officer for TDCJ. My question is:
I know that Correctional Officers [CO] are not "peace officers" as defined by Texas Code of Criminal Procedure [TCCP] Art. 2.12. I feel that since I have training in Restraint Tactics through TDCJ, I am kind of being lazy if I witiness a felony or a breach of peace and do nothing about it. What are the possible civil & criminal liabilities for making a citizens arrest [TCCP 14.01]. Would lawsuits be barred as long as I do not use excessive force or make false arrest?
I know that Correctional Officers [CO] are not "peace officers" as defined by Texas Code of Criminal Procedure [TCCP] Art. 2.12. I feel that since I have training in Restraint Tactics through TDCJ, I am kind of being lazy if I witiness a felony or a breach of peace and do nothing about it. What are the possible civil & criminal liabilities for making a citizens arrest [TCCP 14.01]. Would lawsuits be barred as long as I do not use excessive force or make false arrest?