Cheating death and fighting communism: that is how a fellow officer once described our job. It was meant to be funny, but as time went on it seemed all too true.
I spent more than ten years in law enforcement, all of it on the street in uniform patrol. I've been a patrol officer, instructor, sergeant and lieutenant.
Do not report crimes here. Nothing here should be considered legal advice. All opinions are my own.
I'm guessing there is more to this story.
There is no minimum standard. It depends on the size of the building and the needs of the agency. It may have dozens of rooms with lots of specialized spaces or just a single desk.
Yes, call the department he/she works for to confirm his/her identity. It could be a scam.
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Sounds like a civil issue with no criminal aspect. Call an attorney for advice on a civil remedy.
Depends on the department. There could be a desk officer, detectives and dispatchers in addition to any officers at the station taking a meal break, submitting evidence or completing paperwork. At other departments, there may be no one at the station. It just depends.
I don't know - that is a civil issue.
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