[T.Smith]

If I wanted to help a copy arrest a perp I would have become a cop. This is completely ridiculous.

[T.Smith]

Dang it! Copy=Cop.

[CasearianDaoist]

Yes, particularly when you consider the possiblity of litigation. LEOs are imdemified for against these sorts of problems, civilians are not.

More evidence that society is in a state of collective madness.

[TheFrog]

Texas has the same law on the books.

Art. 2.14. [38] [45] [46] May summon aid

Whenever a peace officer meets with resistance in discharging any duty imposed upon him by law, he shall summon a sufficient number of citizens of his county to overcome the resistance; and all persons summoned are bound to obey. Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.

Art. 2.15. [39] [46] [47] Person refusing to aid

The peace officer who has summoned any person to assist him in performing any duty shall report such person, if he refuse to obey, to the proper district or county attorney, in order that he may be prosecuted for the offense.

Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722.