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Florida Statutes Title XLVII. Criminal Procedure and Corrections § 901.18. Officer may summon assistance

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A peace officer making a lawful arrest may command the aid of persons she or he deems necessary to make the arrest. A person commanded to aid shall render assistance as directed by the officer. A person commanded to aid a peace officer shall have the same authority to arrest as that peace officer and shall not be civilly liable for any reasonable conduct in rendering assistance to that officer.

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