Which statements describe the three components that make up an arrest?

• A. Inform the suspect they are under arrest, obtain their consent to search, and release
• B. Inform the suspect they are under arrest, read them their rights, and file charges
• C. Inform the suspect they are under arrest, have the suspect flee, and arrest again
• D. Inform the suspect they are under arrest, maintain control of the suspect, and the suspect submits to authorities

Answer: (D)

The essential idea is that an arrest has three elements: the person must be informed they are under arrest, the officer must maintain control of the person, and the person must submit to the authority by being taken into custody. Informing the suspect they’re under arrest provides notice that custody is being effected. Maintaining control is necessary to prevent escape and ensure safety during the process. The suspect submitting to authorities shows that custody is accepted and the person is being placed under restraint by the arresting officer.

Other options don’t fit because they add steps that aren’t part of the arrest itself. Reading rights and filing charges are actions that typically occur after the arrest or during later proceedings, not the act of taking someone into custody. Releasing the suspect or encouraging fleeing contradicts the purpose and definition of an arrest.