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Q1Under California Penal Code Section 837, a private person may arrest another for a public offense committed or attempted in their presence. Which of the following BEST describes this legal authority?
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✓ Correct answer: Citizen's arrest power limited to offenses witnessed directly by the arresting person
PC 837 grants citizens (including security officers) arrest power only for public offenses committed or attempted in their presence.
Q2A security officer observes a person shoplifting inside a store. Under California law, what is the MOST appropriate initial action?
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✓ Correct answer: Detain the person at the point of exit if the full act was witnessed
The merchant's privilege (PC 490.5) allows detention at the exit after witnessing the complete act of theft, not before.
Q3Which of the following felonies would authorize a private person to make an arrest even if the offense was NOT committed in their presence?
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✓ Correct answer: A felony that has in fact been committed and the arresting person has reasonable cause to believe the suspect committed it
PC 837(3) allows a citizen to arrest for a felony not committed in their presence if: (1) a felony has actually been committed and (2) there is reasonable cause to believe that person committed it.
Q4A security officer makes a citizen's arrest. After restraining the subject, what is the officer's PRIMARY legal obligation?
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✓ Correct answer: Deliver the arrested person to a police officer or magistrate without unnecessary delay
Once a citizen's arrest is made, the arresting person must promptly deliver the subject to law enforcement; unreasonable delay can expose the officer to legal liability.
Q5Which statement about trespass and the power to arrest is CORRECT?
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✓ Correct answer: A person who refuses to leave private property after being asked can be detained for trespass (PC 602)
Remaining on private property after being asked to leave constitutes trespass under PC 602, giving security the authority to detain.
Q6Before making a citizen's arrest, a security officer should consider which PRIMARY factor?
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✓ Correct answer: Whether an actual crime has been or is being committed
The threshold question is always whether a crime has actually occurred or is occurring; arrests without a lawful basis expose the officer to liability for false imprisonment.
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