Q: East side of Indianapolis,IN. Police refuse to charge or arrest. Can i demand the police to perform a citizens arrest?
Live on East side guetto of Indy but my husband i are proffesionals with no criminal record. Proud gun owners with license to carry. Earlier this year a guy(age 24) and 2 kids broke into the 3rd house down from mine. I witnessed the crime. Reported it. They came out and spoke to the 3 criminals and took a witness statement from my neighbor and I who both witnessed the crime. The 24 yr old ended up admitting to the crime because it was a pastors house they robbed. I went to court for the crime to do the witness deposition for all 3 of them, ect. They have all been convicted. But every time I have a problem we call the police and they say they can't do anything if they didn't see it. Feloney and misdemeanor alike. We have she security system. They said even if we show them it doesn't matter.
If I have video proof or willing to make a sworn statement in writing and probable cause can I force an officer to make a citizens arrest for me to avoid potential prob such as using force myself
A: Your options are to ask to speak to the supervisors of the officers or the chief of police. Another option would be to contact the prosecutors office and schedule an appointment to speak with a prosecutor. Have you also contacted the local media?
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