[Adopted 6-10-1997 by Res. No. 3-1997 (Ch. 1, Part 5, of the 2001 Code
of Ordinances)]
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 Pa.C.S.A. § 5502 (disorderly conduct).
(2) 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 5505 (public drunkenness).
(3) 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 5507 (obstructing highways and other public
passages).
(4) 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 6308 (purchase, consumption, possession
or 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.
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 the
Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 71 (procedure following
arrest without warrant).