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.
see my answer in the follow up question
If children are in danger, please call the emergency line.
It depends. Call your local police department and ask for their assistance. They will know what to do.
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.
Security / Bodyguard
Are you expected to take a bullet that's meant for someone you're guarding?
Call Center Employee (Retail)
What's the craziest unprofessional-phone-rep story you've ever heard?
Help Desk Technician
I don't know; I am not a mind reader. It is possible that the court has failer to subpoena him/her properly. He/She might be out on medical leave. (etc, etc, etc) It seems to me that the real question should be why can't your defense attorney tell you what's going on?
It depends on what the investigation revealed. Was it an assault or self-defense? Since I was not there and did not conduct the investigation, it is impossible for me to say what the best action should be for the officers to take.
Yes, but only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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