[pct-l] Citizen's arrest

[Dan Jacobs]

A simple reading of a state's legislation on citizen's arrest is not nearly
enough of an education on the topic.

If, in the situation of bicyclists on the PCT, one decides to hold a person
or persons, and you cannot contact law enforcement personnel, or those
being held decide they don't want to cooperate, what then? Again, the
simplistic language of the law isn't always enough to go by or provide
legal protection for your actions. The Devil is in the details.

Like I have said before, it's your ass. Risk it as you like. I suggest
leaving the arresting to those trained and prepared for it, and instead
focus on being an excellent witness and evidence gatherer.

Dan Jacobs
Washougal