[bagster]

Being arrested is a public record.

Did you know you don't have to be in jail to be arrested?

Definition of arrest (Entry 1 of 2) transitive verb

1: SEIZE, CAPTURE

specifically : to take or keep in custody by authority of law.

Police arrested the suspect.

To take OR keep in custody.

You're welcome.

[Axenolith]

First question on a law enforcement interaction - Am I under arrest or being detained?