22-2407. Assisting law enforcement officer. (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.
History: L. 1970, ch. 129, ยง 22-2407; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 22 - Criminal Procedure
22-2401 Arrest by law enforcement officer.
22-2403 Arrest by private person.
22-2404 Arrest by law enforcement officer from another jurisdiction.
22-2406 Release by officer of person arrested.
22-2407 Assisting law enforcement officer.
22-2409 Crimes committed by corporations.
22-2410 Expungement of arrest records; docket fee; disclosure limited upon filing of petition.