So what if there's never a cop around when you need one. If some yahoo needs to feel the sting of the law, just take matters into your hands and say...
Love your arrest column. I do private security and often use citizen arrest. Just remember that no matter how legal you are, police officers don't like you doing their job. So be prepared for attitude. They also often do not know the law themselves. I carry cards with r.c.WS printed on them for quick reference and defense. Steve B. Port Angeles. Wa.