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1. Jennifer is a loss prevention officer at a local cosmetic store. She observes a female remove lipstick from a display case and place it in her pocket. The female then left the store without offering to pay for the merchandise. Jennifer arrests the female and returns her to the store and the security office. The manager of the store decides the value of the product is minimal and because it's almost closing time advises Jennifer not to proceed with charges. Question: Since she hasn't been charged yet, can Jennifer release the female? Explain.

2. Jill is a citizen who was shopping in a local clothing store when she heard a store employee yell out "Stop, thief!" Jill saw the employee run after two youths who had just run out of the store. Question: Would Jill be authorized to arrest any of the suspects? Explain your answer

3. Bobby is a citizen who drove to the local bank to get some money out of the machine. He saw a teenager sitting in the doorway. Bobby noticed a sign in the vestibule indicating 'No Loitering'. Bobby told the teen he wasn't allowed to be there. The two of them got into an argument and Bobby arrested the teen for loitering. Question: Under what authority did Bobby use to arrest the teen?

4. You are a police officer in the local police service. While patrolling one night you stop a motorist for speeding. During the traffic stop, you check the driver out through the police database. You are advised that there is a warrant outstanding for that person's arrest for assault issued by a court within your jurisdiction. Question: Can you arrest the driver? Explain your answer.