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The Powers of a Store Security Guard to Make an Arrest in Florida
Security guards working in stores in Florida may detain a person if they suspect him/her of shoplifting, but only until the arrival of the p
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Probable Cause Helps to Determine When an Arrest Is Legal
An arrest takes place when police officers believe they should take a suspect into custody. It has officially taken place when the suspect i