Do we have to call the police if an employee’s FBI background check shows an outstanding warrant?

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Do we have to call the police if an employee’s FBI background check shows an outstanding warrant?

An employee works for us in PA but has an outstanding warrant in TX based on the
results of her FBI fingerprint clearance. I want to know if we need to turn her
in or not.

Asked on April 12, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Pennsylvania

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

No, you are not required to call the police: private citizens are not obligated to act as law enforcement, and while you cannot help someone evade the law, you are not required to help law enforcement either. You may contact them if you want, but do not have to.


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