What is the term for securing a person for investigation until law enforcement arrives?

The term for securing a person for investigation until law enforcement arrives is "detainment." This term is used in situations where an individual may need to be held temporarily by a security officer or citizen until authorities can take over. Detainment can be applied in various contexts, such as a security personnel holding someone for questioning or until the police arrive on the scene.

This process is distinct from arrest, which has specific legal implications and typically occurs when law enforcement has probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed. Handcuffing is a physical action often associated with arresting a person but does not define the act of holding someone for investigation. The term securing is more general and can refer to ensuring safety or the containment of individuals but does not specifically indicate that the person is being held for investigative purposes.