Any person who, upon command, refuses or knowingly fails reasonably to aid a person known by him or her to be a peace officer in any of the following, shall be guilty of an offense:
(A) Apprehending a person whom the officer is authorized to apprehend; or
(B) Preventing the commission by another of any offense.
(Prior Code, § 11-2)
Statutory reference:
Authority of police officer to obtain assistance in making arrest, see ILCS Ch. 725, Act 5, § 107-8
Similar provisions, see ILCS Ch. 720, Act 5, § 31-8