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Legal powers, role of the police and incident reporting.
As a security officer, what are my legal powers?
- None.
- same powers as an ordinary citizen.
“Citizens Arrest” – England and Wales only.
Established in law under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, which amends the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, (PACE) Section 24.
- The rules are complicated.
- Police do not encourage its use.
- Could be accused of committing:
Wrongful arrest.
An assault.
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