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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 856.031

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
Any sheriff, police officer, or other law enforcement officer may arrest any suspected loiterer or prowler without a warrant in case delay in procuring one would probably enable such suspected loiterer or prowler to escape arrest.