Prior to making an arrest under 42 PA. C.S.A.
§ 8902 any police officer shall ensure that:
A. He/she has probable cause to believe that at least
one of the following summary offenses is being committed:
(1) 18 P.S. § 5502 (disorderly conduct).
(2) 18 P.S. § 5505 (public drunkenness).
(3) 18 P.S. § 5507 (obstructing highways and
other public passages).
(4) 18 P.S. § 6308 (purchase, consumption, possession
transportation of liquor or malt or brewed beverages).
B. The suspect's conduct is ongoing;
C. The conduct constituting the offense is in the officer's
view; and
D. The conduct imperils the personal security of any
person or endangers public or private property.
Following an arrest pursuant to 42 Pa. C.S.A.
§ 8902, the officer shall forthwith satisfy the procedures
set forth in Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure, Rule 71 (procedure
following arrest without warrant).