What are the four different elements of arrest? Discuss the reasons for each of the four elements. ...

The four different elements of arrest are (with reasons for each):
1 . seizure and detention  there must be actual seizure or peaceful submission to
the officer's will and control
2 . intention to arrest  the officer has indicated by words or action his/her
intention to take the person to the police station
3 . arrest authority  the officer has authority to restrain a person for
investigation of criminal activity
4 . the understanding of the individual that he or she is being arrested  related to
the intention to arrest, the officer conveys to the arrestee through words or
actions that he/she is being arrested