Del. Code 11, § 1901 : Crimes And Criminal Procedure — Arrest And Commitment; Fresh Pursuit — Arrest And Commitment — Definitions Date: 2 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through 2016 Legislative Session, Act 399 As used in this subchapter: (1) "Arrest" is the taking of a person into custody in order that the person may be forthcoming to answer for the commission of a crime. (2) "Peace officer" is any public officer authorized by law to make arrests in a criminal case. Sheriffs and sheriff deputies are not authorized by law to make arrests in criminal cases. Del. C. § 1901 Code 1935, § 5343-A; 48 Del. Laws, c. 304; 11 Del. C. 1953, § 1901; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1; 78 Del. Laws, c. 266, § 2.;