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Perils and limits of citizen's arrests in crime cases
Tom Tiede surveys the history and risks of private arrests in America from colonial times to today. He cites cases of false arrest and injury, notes police guidance favoring restraint, and highlights varying legal obligations and community attitudes toward citizen action. The piece urges careful, informed involvement and cites FBI cooperation.
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William McDonald
Georgetown Law Center
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