Which phase allows a peace officer to take someone into custody for a law violation?

The enforcement phase is the critical stage in which a peace officer has the authority to take someone into custody for a violation of the law. This phase involves the direct actions taken by law enforcement personnel to ensure compliance with legal statutes, which includes making arrests. During enforcement, officers apply the training and legal authority bestowed upon them to uphold the law and protect public safety.

In the context of the other phases, the investigation phase primarily concerns gathering evidence and assessing whether a crime has been committed, but it does not involve taking individuals into custody. The interrogation phase focuses on questioning a suspect or witness to gather information, which occurs after an individual is already in custody. The arraignment phase relates to the formal court process where charges are presented, but it follows arrest and custody, rather than being a phase where arrest occurs. Thus, the enforcement phase is distinctively positioned as the stage permitting the officer to act by taking someone into custody for law violations.