Taking a person into custody, in a case and in the manner authorized by law. An arrest may be made by a peace officer or by a private citizen.

Arrested.

A group of offenses chosen to serve as an index for gauging fluctuations in the overall volume and rate of crime. These offenses, chosen because of the seriousness and likelihood of being reported to [..]

A formal allegation that a specific person has committed a specific offense.

A written order, issued by the police for a violation, to appear before a magistrate or probation officer at a later date.

According to the DOJ"s definition, an offense is cleared or "solved" for crime reporting purposes when at least one person is arrested, charged with the commission of the offense, and t [..]

 The SFPD"s definition of clearance differs from that of the Department of Justice. According to the SFPD, a case is considered cleared when it meets the criteria for any one of the 16 SFPD clear [..]

 The SFPD"s definition of clearance differs from that of the Department of Justice. According to the SFPD, a case is considered cleared when it meets the criteria for any one of the 16 SFPD clear [..]

 The SFPD"s definition of clearance differs from that of the Department of Justice. According to the SFPD, a case is considered cleared when it meets the criteria for any one of the 16 SFPD clear [..]

 The SFPD"s definition of clearance differs from that of the Department of Justice. According to the SFPD, a case is considered cleared when it meets the criteria for any one of the 16 SFPD clear [..]