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.
Call your local police department and ask for their assistance. They will know what to do.
It depends on the circumstances.
If it is a crime for you to carry the baton, then I would expect that you would be arrested.
Contact your local police department and ask them.
Personal Stylist & Life Coach
What makes someone qualified to life-coach someone else?
Sushi Chef
Is there THAT much difference in quality between the fish served at mid-range vs high-end places?
Nail Technician
How sanitary are the pedicure basins really?
I don't know. She should probably contact an attorney.
Varies from department to department.
No. A police officer may not forcibly detain someone without reasonable suspicion of an illegal act.
Your example would be akin to police officers stopping someone because they had a Big Mac and you believe fast food isn't healthy. Police officers have enough to do just enforcing criminal laws. They should not play nanny too.
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