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Kansas Statutes Chapter 22. Criminal Procedure § 22-2407. Assisting law enforcement officer

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

(1) A law enforcement officer making an arrest may command the assistance of any person who may be in the vicinity.

(2) A person commanded to assist a law enforcement officer shall have the same authority to arrest as the officer who commands his assistance.

(3) A person commanded to assist a law enforcement officer in making an arrest shall not be civilly or criminally liable for any reasonable conduct in aid of the officer or any acts expressly directed by the officer.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Kansas Statutes Chapter 22. Criminal Procedure § 22-2407. Assisting law enforcement officer - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ks/chapter-22-criminal-procedure/ks-st-sect-22-2407/

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