Officer may summon assistance
La. Code Crim. Proc. art. 219
in effect219. Officer may summon assistance
A peace officer making a lawful arrest may call upon as many persons as he considers necessary to aid him in making the arrest. A person thus called upon shall be considered a peace officer for such purposes.
Source: Louisiana State Legislature (legis.la.gov)URL: https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=112370Fetched: 10/20/2026
