Every such peace officer or other person empowered to make the arrest shall have the same authority in arresting the accused to command assistance therein as peace officers have by law in the execution of any criminal process directed to them, with like penalties against those who refuse their assistance.
Authority of arresting officer
42 Pa.C.S. § 9130, under Detainers and Extradition.
42 Pa.C.S. § 9130