Citizen's arrest
A citizen's arrest is an arrest performed by a person acting as a civilian, as opposed to a sworn law enforcement officer. The practice dates back to medieval England and the English common law. Sheriffs encouraged ordinary citizens to help apprehend law breakers.
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Arrest - Person - Law enforcement officer - Medieval - England - Common law - Sheriffs - Citizens
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