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The phrase "arresting authority" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing the power or jurisdiction of law enforcement to make arrests.
Example: "The police officer acted within his arresting authority when he detained the suspect."
Alternatives: "detaining authority" or "law enforcement authority".
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In contrast to Miranda warnings, which must be given on the spot before the police interrogate, Article 36 of the Vienna Convention does not require the arresting authority to contact the consular post instantly.
"We hold that an objectively reasonable arrest and detention of a material witness pursuant to a validly obtained warrant cannot be challenged as unconstitutional on the basis of allegations that the arresting authority had an improper motive," Justice Scalia wrote.
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Those sources, however, contemplate state assistance with enforcement only through arrests, and arrest authority does not imply the power to legislate or to prosecute.
Seventeen youths were arrested, authorities said.
When Wint was arrested, authorities found about $10,000 in cash in a vehicle linked to him.
When the other suspected poachers were arrested, authorities seized two.375 hunting rifles and ammunition.
Drug paraphernalia was also found in the room and two other men were arrested, authorities said.
When Henry was arrested, authorities confiscated a backpack that contained a smaller bag with 18 handguns inside.
At least three policemen were injured and 50 protesters arrested, authorities said.
The individuals have not been publicly identified because they have not been arrested, authorities said.
Three police squad cars were damaged and 14 people were arrested, authorities said.
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