[HISTORY: Adopted by the Council of the Borough of Lititz: Art. I, 6-25-1996 by Res. No. 545, approved 6-25-1996. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Intermunicipal police assistance — See Ch. 12.
Curfew — See Ch. 41.
Parental responsibility — See Ch. 84.
Streets and sidewalks — See Ch. 105.
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).