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.
I'm not an expert on voice stress analysis or traditional polygraph testing. They are useful, but not foolproof according to my reading. I'd suggest hitting Google or Bing with any specific questions or research information on the machines and testing processes.
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Depends on your state law, and it may not be legal. I'd definitely say to keep the proof of insurance, bill of sale & title paperwork with you if you do drive it.
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You are 14. As a child, you must obey your parents. Running away won't solve anything, and can have negative consequences for you and the other involved people. At your age, your intimate involvement with another person could land them in prison.
I'd suggest talking to the school resource officer at your school or a member of the clergy at your church for guidence.
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If the officer is acting in an official capacity and is not in uniform, you can certainly ask to see his credentials. For example, a plainclothes detective shows up at your house and asks to come in and talk - you better make sure you know he or she is a police officer. If you have any doubts - and I mean any - politely explain that you need to confirm his or her identity with dispatch first. Then call the non-emergency line for the police/sheriff's department and make sure the person is who they say they are.
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Which way the police officer's car is pointed doesn't tell you anything about which way he or she was looking. The officer could observe you in a mirror or be turned within the vehicle to watch traffic.
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Many departments would still be willing to hire you if your vision is corrected to 20/20. However, this will vary from department to department, so make sure you ask about vision requirements with the agencies you apply to.
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Depends on what state you are in. Some states have laws that prohibit it. I'd argue that such laws are unconsitutional, but I'm not a lawyer and I'm not offering legal advice. Why not call the department and speak with a supervisor? He or she can clarify the law, if one exists. If the officer was out of line, they might like to know about that as well.
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