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Yes, as long as they carry their warrant card.
A citizen can arrest you if they witness you commit a crime. Police can do it if they suspect you have or are about to, whether they are on duty or not.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt depends on where you live. Some off duty officers can arrest you, however in some places, the can only detain you where u stand until an officer is at hand to arrest you.
-In fact anyone, including an off-duty police officer, can arrest you. It is called Citizen's Arrest.
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∙ 13y agoa police officer can arrest you for cause, meaning that no one can be arrested on a whim. Lack of cooperation or civility though can be valid reasons for arrest.
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∙ 11y agoOf course! The may be off duty but they can still arrest you.
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Can an off duty police arrest a burglar?
Generally speaking, yes.
Can Wisconsin off duty police arrest you?
If they are retired no. But , if they are not retired then they can if they wanted.
Can an off duty cop arrest you in North Carolina?
Police are always able to arrest you. Actually, anyone can do so under a citizens arrest. The likelihood of you getting away with any issue is much lower if a policeman nabs you even while off duty. They now how to make charges stick better then a private citizen might. Police are allowed to carry their guns because they are considered on duty whenever awake.
Can an off-duty officer issue a DUI?
Yes, an off-duty officer can arrest a DUI offender or any offender for that matter
Does a off duty police officer not in uniform have to inform you he is an officer?
If he is engaged in activity that requires being a police officer, such as making an arrest or serving a warrant, then, yes. Otherwise, the off-duty office is not obligated to tell anyone he is an officer. One exception could be for members of law enforcement agencies that are required to disclose their status during any adverse police contact (such as a traffic violation), but those are fairly rare. In most cases, off-duty officers can leave it all at work and not take on any police responsibilities until it's time for them to go back on duty.
Can an off duty officer issue a ticket in Alabama?
No, an off duty officer can not issue a ticket in the state of Alabama. An officer must be on duty before they arrest someone or issue a ticket.
Can a off duty police officer in Arkansas take your license for speeding?
Police officers are NEVER "off-duty" and if the violation was severe enough, and under Arkansas law they possess this power, yes, they can do so whether officially on or off duty.
Can a police officer from Illinois bring his weapon into Chicago when off duty?
Yes. Police officers in Illinois are allowed to carry their weapons off duty anywhere within the State.
Do DCAS Police Carry?
No, they are not permitted to carry on or off duty. They are required to obtain a liscense if they want to carry off duty
Can a police charge you with an offense being off duty?
yes he can
Can an off duty police officer stop you with flashers?
no they have to call someone who is on duty to pull you over
Should a off duty police officer inform you that he is a police officer?
No he doesn't have to tell you. However, if the off-duty officer is interacting with you in his official capacity, he must identify himself at that point
