Which of the following is NOT listed as a purpose of arrest?

• A. Prevent Flight
• B. Enable Interrogation
• C. Ensure Detention After Conviction
• D. Protect the Investigation/Public

Answer: (C)

Arrest is used to secure the presence of the accused and to enable the investigation and protection of the public while a case is moving toward trial. Preventing flight is a classic aim because it keeps the accused from avoiding the court. Arrest also enables interrogation by placing the suspect in custody so investigators can question them and gather evidence, all while safeguarding the rights of the person being questioned. Protecting the investigation and the public is another purpose, since arrest helps prevent further harm or destruction of evidence during the case prep.

The statement about detention after conviction does not fit as a purpose of arrest. Detention following a conviction is determined by the sentencing process and imprisonment after conviction, not by pre-trial arrest.