Hands in the air, neighbor
Every state but North Carolina permits citizen's arrests.
Image courtesy of Safety Gear HQ
August 7 is the 24th annual National Night Out. The goal behind this event is to get people to take an active role in making their communities safe and crime free.
That premise got reporter Nikki Tundel thinking about one of the little-used weapons in the community crime-fighting arsenal -- the citizen's arrest.
Gallery
Create a More Connected Minnesota
MPR News is your trusted resource for the news you need. With your support, MPR News brings accessible, courageous journalism and authentic conversation to everyone - free of paywalls and barriers. Your gift makes a difference.