Thread by @ASpireOnTheFlag

THREAD: Citizens Arrest.

Citizen’s arrests can make a powerful statement that you will not allow elected officials to act as an elite class.

1. Know the grounds for arrest.

Citizen’s arrests or arrests by a “private person” are protected in all 50 states & the D.C.

Though by and large this Right to perform temporary arrests is respected in every state, the grounds for that arrest vary widely depending on the state you live in.

2. Know the punishments for the crime you’re attempting an arrest for.

If your state requires a felony to be committed, ensure that before you make an arrest, a felony has been committed. Consult your state’s criminal code. (link can be provided by State)

3. Know the risks.

Citizens are granted far less legal protection than peace officers in arrest situations.If at all possible, do not use physical force, or try to restrain a public official you have placed under arrest.

4. Bring multiple recording devices.

Bring multiple recording devices to cover your interaction, and it will not only garner you public support, but help defeat a lawsuit from the now disgraced politician.

5. When making the arrest, have a copy of the relevant statutes in hand, and do it politely.

It may not always be possible to have copies of the Law on hand, have a Citizens arrest statute every time you attend a public meeting or meet with a public official in any capacity.

6. Clearly state that the subject(s) is under Citizen’s arrest, & why then call 911

Command/request a Deputy to the scene. In almost every state *except NC where you must call it a “detention”

a private person making an arrest must inform the arrestee(s) that they are subject to arrest and the reasons for that.

7. Publicize the arrest.

Create news of your successful corruption-busting arrest to your local newspaper tv stations social media. Things like this make headlines & garner you the public support necessary to ensure that the Citizen’s arrest not only results in charges,

but forces your local, state, and federal officials to finally clean up their act.

In summary the Citizens need to remember who our Public Servants work for and to remind them of such. From time to time we need to keep them in check, and even discipline them when they overstep their representation.

This should not be considered legal advice.
Anyone attempting a Citizens arrest should be knowledgable in the Citizens arrest statues and rules.
Understanding these are not extremely difficult & will aid in making the right legal decisions before attempting a Citizen’s arrest.

Citizen’s Arrest Laws are available and vary by State,I can provide you a resource for your particular State if you so request.

#WeThePeople its time to take back OUR Republic!
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