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    Mar 5, 2008, 03:15 AM
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    In the U.K, is it legal for an off duty police person to arrest me having shown me his badge?
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    Mar 5, 2008, 04:27 AM
    Yes
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    Mar 5, 2008, 04:32 AM
    It is my understanding, that a police officer is not a private citizen and can arrest someone whether they are off-duty or not.
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    Mar 5, 2008, 06:14 AM
    They can also sign on to duty if they see an offence and wish to act upon it.
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