# Witnessing an arrest

Anyone engaging in Nonviolent Direct Action or other forms of protest can be arrested. It is all at the discretion of police officers who **must have a reasonable suspicion that you are committing, have committed or are going to commit an arrestable offence**. 

Read our guide for <a href="https://informeddissent.info/witnessing-an-arrest" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">information on witnessing an arrest</a> and download a <a href="https://informeddissent.info/witnessingarrestcard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">witnessing arrest card</a>.

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