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.
You should contact a Maryland police department for information.
I don't know. I'd guess yes for the city of NY, and probably for the rest of the state. NY dislikes armed citizens who can defend themselves.
Varies from department to department.
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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.
I don't know.
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