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 would imagine most states require police officers to receive emergency vehicle operation training in the academy.
You can pay the ticket or go to court and have a trial.
By phone is often the easiest for many people. Sometimes walking into the police station is easier.
Feel free to ask anything you like.
Dry Cleaner
Why don't more dry cleaners stay open late?
Casting Director
Are the melt-down auditions on American Idol staged?
Birthday Party Clown
What's the meanest thing a kid ever said to you during a party?
All use of force, including a dog bite, is governed by federal and state law. There can be civil and/or criminal repercussions for the unlawful application of force. Graham v. Connor (490 U.S. 386 (1989)) is a landmark case that is instructive on this issue. http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/scripts/getcase.pl?court=US&vol=490&invol=386
Any misdemeanor offense can carry a penalty of three months. So, pretty much anything from driving with a suspended license to shoplifting to punching his wife.
Don't be afraid - you are being scammed.
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