901.18 Officer may summon assistance.
70 words·~1 min read·
/fl/title-xlvii/chapter-901/901-18A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
A peace officer making a lawful arrest may command the aid of persons she or he deems necessary to make the arrest. A person commanded to aid shall render assistance as directed by the officer. A person commanded to aid a peace officer shall have the same authority to arrest as that peace officer and shall not be civilly liable for any reasonable conduct in rendering assistance to that officer.