Arrest Authority

Question 1

A police officer has the authority to arrest on fresh pursuit outside of duval county for a felony , misdemeanor, or city ordinance violation

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Any officer making such an arrest outside of duval county (except for arrest in Clay and Nassau) must immediately notify

Answer 2

The officer in charge of the jurisdiction in which the arrest was made

Question 3

A police officer acting as a private citizen within the state of Florida and not as an officer may arrest outside of his county if

Answer 3

A a felony has actually been committed and the police officer has probable cause

Be a misdemeanor constituting a breach of the peace is committed in his presence

Question 4

Police officers may site a person with a written notice to appear citation after an arrest

Answer 4

This role does not alter the general rule that in officer may arrest a person for a misdemeanor that takes place in his presence

General policy at the sheriffs office to use the NTA in Lou of a physical rest whenever the bar later meet the eligibility requirements