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.
yes
Unless he/she is being paid, the officer is off duty. Different states have differant laws on what authority an off duty officer has.
I would highly recommend contacting the state attorney general's office and the BATFE for information on the related state and federal laws.
The "power to kill" people does not come from a concealed carry permit. If you believe that, you are very mistaken on the law - both natural and statutory.
Meter Maid
Certified Nurse Aide
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I don't know. You should pop in to the local department, introduce yourself and ask. They might even have a citizens academy where they go over all of the department's functions.
Probably.
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