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, § 22-2407; July 1.