Policy Text
I. PURPOSE
A. The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines and procedures for arrests. An
officer’s decision in the area of arrest has a strong impact on the Sunrise Police
Department. An officer’s decision on making an arrest, and the way the arrest is handled,
if contrary to law, may lead to the charges being dismissed; the officer and the
Department being vulnerable to public criticism; and subject to civil action. It is
impossible to address every arrest situation that an officer may encounter. Therefore, an
officer should make good sound arrest decisions based on probable cause, applicable
laws, court decisions, and good common sense.