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Does a off duty police officer not in uniform have to inform you he is an officer?
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If he is engaged in activity that requires being a police officer, such as making an arrest or serving a warrant, then, yes. Otherwise, the off-duty office is not obligated to tell anyone he is an officer. One exception could be for members of law enforcement agencies that are required to disclose their status during any adverse police contact (such as a traffic violation), but those are fairly rare. In most cases, off-duty officers can leave it all at work and not take on any police responsibilities until it's time for them to go back on duty.
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Should a off duty police officer inform you that he is a police officer?
No he doesn't have to tell you. However, if the off-duty officer is interacting with you in his official capacity, he must identify himself at that point
What can you ask police?
If you are a police officer you would not need to ask. A police officer doing his duty will treat another police officer as any member of the public (if they are out of uniform and off duty).
What to do if an officer lies to you to get info on a person?
You have a duty to inform the police. You might [if you were unlucky] be prosecuted on your own account for withholding information.
What are the duties of a police officer?
A police officer's duty is to make sure a certain area is safe.
Can an off duty police officer stop you with flashers?
no they have to call someone who is on duty to pull you over
Does an off duty police officer retain the legal status of on duty officer?
yes because they have equal right if there on or not they are the same its just the clothes that changes
Does a police officer have a fiduciary duty to the public?
No. The police officer has a duty to protect the public from the criminals. Criminals are also part of the public, and the police do not have to help the criminals make good decisions. Police interrogators are not required to assist criminal suspects, but instead are permitted to trick them into confessing.
Can a police salute under suspension?
It is unclear what is being asked. The term "under suspension" can be interpreted in two ways. The first will be interpreted as meaning that only their police powers are suspended but they are still in uniform and on duty, perhaps performing some administrative, non-public-contact task. In this instance - if they are still on duty and performing a departmental function in uniform they may be required to render a hand salute to a superior officer (Lieutenant or higher). The second meaning of suspension is that the officer has been relieved entirely of their duties (and possibly their pay) and would definitely NOT be considered to be on-duty, nor would they be allowed to wear their uniform. In this instance they would not have to render a salute to a superior.
Can police officers drink off duty at a friends wedding in their uniform its a police style wedding?
That would be up to departmental policy.
How do you address an envelope to a police officer?
Officer John R. Doe followed by the address of his duty assignment station.
Is it illegal to warn someone of the location of the police officer?
yes,it is illegal to warn someone of the location of a police officer if the officer is running a speed trap,or in some way trying to catch one or more person(s) breaking a law(s) without knowing a police officer is present,it is called interfering with police officer(s)in the line of duty.
Can a uniform police officer use the HOV lane to and from work?
only if they have another person in the car.Added: However, if they are in uniform and "commuting" in their department issued vehicle, yes they can, just the same as if they were patrolling the roadway. Although technically 'not on the clock,' officers - especially in uniform and operating department vehicles - are considered to be on duty 24 hours a day.
