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{{fa}}In the United States, a private person can stop or “arrest” an individual engaged in a serious crime. You can also use reasonable force to hold them until law enforcement arrives on the scene.<ref name="rf17711">http://ktla.com/2014/11/15/woman-places-target-employee-under-citizens-arrest-after-alleged-peeping-incident-in-canyon-country/</ref> This is known as a “citizen’s arrest.” The rules on when and how an individual may conduct a “citizen’s arrest” varies from state to state. It's important to understand the laws in your region, especially since you can be prosecuted for improperly conducting a citizen's arrest.<ref name="rf17712">http://www.wkow.com/story/10773852/citizens-arrest-gone-wrong</ref> Decide if you should make a citizen's arrest, make the arrest, and avoid prosecution.
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In the United States, a private person can stop or “arrest” an individual engaged in a serious crime. You can also use reasonable force to hold them until law enforcement arrives on the scene.<ref name="rf17711">http://ktla.com/2014/11/15/woman-places-target-employee-under-citizens-arrest-after-alleged-peeping-incident-in-canyon-country/</ref> This is known as a “citizen’s arrest.” The rules on when and how an individual may conduct a “citizen’s arrest” varies from state to state. It's important to understand the laws in your region, especially since you can be prosecuted for improperly conducting a citizen's arrest.<ref name="rf17712">http://www.wkow.com/story/10773852/citizens-arrest-gone-wrong</ref> Decide if you should make a citizen's arrest, make the arrest, and avoid prosecution.
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