Custody And Arrest

Question 1

Define Arrest

Answer 1

1. Probable cause indicates that a federal felony has been committed
2. A federal misdemeanor is committed in their presence
   To seize an individual by legal authority and take into custody

Question 2

Explain custodial situation

Answer 2

1. Restraint of their freedom of movement to such an extent that it approaches formal arrest
2. Physical restraint (handcuffs)

Question 3

Elements of arrest

Answer 3

Authority
Intent
Knowledge
Compliance

Question 4

When to issue rights advice

Answer 4

1. When individual is in a custodial situation and
2. They are to be interrogated

Question 5

Post Arrest procedure

Answer 5

Search individual for weapons, evidence and means of escape.

If on an open deck ensure that arrested individual has a PFD

Question 6

Transfer of arrested individual

Answer 6

Ensure that the agency you are transferring them to know if rights advice has been issued and if they wish to speak to a lawyer.