BlueSheepdog
10 Years Experience
Around the Way, FL
Male, 40
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.
If children are in danger, please call the emergency line.
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It depends. Call your local police department and ask for their assistance. They will know what to do.
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You should contact the admissions officer and apply.
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Varies from department to department.
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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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A "CPU" is only part of the computer system, and typically not the slow part. If the officer is using some type of computer, it is networked via cell data service. The network is likely 3G or slower, so sending a request (such as a check on the validity of your license) is not as fast as you might hope. Also, since many of the computers are running some type of Windows OS, crashes are common. Frequently, I have sat on the side of the road while waiting for the system to reboot. Also, if there is someone that has a warrant who has a similar name, the officer will do additional research to make sure he or she shouldn't arrest you. 10-20 minutes isn't a long time for you to be stopped.
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