Matthew 26:58
But Peter followed Him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. And he went in and sat down with the guards to see the outcome.

Acts 5:23
"We found the jail securely locked, with the guards posted at the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside."

Acts 5:26
At that point, the captain went with the officers and brought the apostles--but not by force, for fear the people would stone them.