Can police vehicles record speed of oncoming traffic whilst the police vehicle in motion?
Q. Can police vehicles record speed of oncoming traffic whilst the police vehicle in motion? If so, do camera take front or rear number plate. Note the oncoming vehicle is a motorbike (rear plate only) and in the UK.
Asked by Kristian J - Mon Jan 18 11:38:10 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, radar guns can record the speed of oncoming traffic, even when the squad car is moving. It usually accomplishes this task by also recording the speed of stationary objects that are also within the field of the radar which tells the radar gun the speed of the squad car. Example: The radar gun gets stationary objects approaching the squad car at 40mph. This tells the gun that the squad car is going 40mph. It also records the vehicle approaching the squad at 100mph. It does an immediate calculation (subtracting the speed of the squad car from the recorded speed of the oncoming car) and reports that the oncoming car is going 60mph. However, these guns do not take pictures of that vehicle. The officer must execute a traffic stop to… [cont.]
Answered by silvercharm516 - Mon Jan 18 11:54:32 2010

How do police reports work and at what incidents will a police report be used against an offender?
Q. Such as if a guy were to hurt someone in one city and had a police report put against them, but with no court trial; and then months later got into a fight in a different city and was taken in for a few hours due to a citizen arrest and has to later appear at court at that city. How would this effect the offender, even if he were defending himself in the fight? Will the police report from months ago be brought up to be used against him for that trial?
Asked by monkey22 - Sat Nov 29 14:52:40 2008 - - 2 Answers - 2 Comments

A. Get a good lawyer.
Answered by Bon Bon - Fri Dec 5 23:52:53 2008

Can police trace your location if u have a laptop and if so, how can you stop the police from tracing them?
Q. Hey. Let's say you own your own laptop to a cafe, and you decided to play Fallout 3 on it or look up the weather on google. If you do so, could police track your exact location at that cafe? If so, is there any way to prevent them from tracking your location? I am planning on running away from home for a week to do something. That is why I need to find a way to prevent police from tracking my location.
Asked by Kyle M - Sun Dec 14 18:03:30 2008 - - 8 Answers - 1 Comments

A. If all your doing (and I highly doubt you are as you asked this question) is playing fallout 3 and checking the weather then why would the police even consider tracing you?
Answered by Purity - Sun Dec 14 18:11:55 2008

Are police officer pensions, health and other benefits great after 25 years of service?
Q. Hi all! I'm planning on becoming a police officer and I'm already in the process of really researching the career out from top to bottom. Are police officer pensions and benefits great after 25 years of service? In general, in today's dollars and excluding future inflation, could I expect to get at least $2,500 per month after retirement in net pay plus great health and other benefits? Any answers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Asked by Seeker1898 - Sun Oct 5 12:12:15 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Well I can tell you this, at the federal level it is outstanding, not sure about the local and state level. Economists believe that law enforcement is the only true recession proof career! America needs good people because we have some trying times ahead. The best advice I can give you regarding retirement is contribute heavily to your 401K!
Answered by Mr.PainTrain - Sun Oct 5 12:16:59 2008

What kind of police calls require six police cars?
Q. Hi, does anyone know what kind of police calls require SIX police cars? I have a neighbor and the police came to his house, I counted a total of six police cars. He didn't get arrested or anything, and they didn't search his house. Only one police officer went to the door. But a total of six Police cars came to the house.
Asked by ingas - Thu Jun 11 20:58:04 2009 - - 6 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Depends
Answered by Ravinder - Sun Jun 14 14:33:10 2009

How many police officers does it take for a fix it ticket?
Q. Is it policy for two police officers in two police cruisers to stop a person for a brake light thats out? Also is it policy for them to ask if your you and the passenger if your on probation?
Asked by tweets - Mon Jun 11 23:42:37 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Sometimes. It isn't out of policy for a lone officer to be backed by another officer on traffic stops. And maybe you or your passenger looked familiar... hard to say why the question about being on probation. Were either of you on probation? Now I'm curious.
Answered by Blue Steel & Lace - Mon Jun 11 23:47:49 2007

How long does a police department have to make an arrest on an alleged assault?
Q. An aggrivated argument between an ex-girlfriend and a current girlfriend turned physical between them. The guy was at the fight and left. The police were called and a report made. The guy was named but did not make any contact with police. Over one month later, the police call to say they have a warrant for his arrest of assault III. Is there any time limit?
Asked by bobbyloric - Tue Mar 10 18:28:45 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It depends on the state. In my state, an assault 3rd degree (misdemeanor) has a 1 year statute of limitations. They have one year to report, investigate, and make warrant application. Once the warrant is issued, it will stay on record until the arrest.
Answered by Lov4nzyx2 - Tue Mar 10 18:34:13 2009

What are the differences between the city of London police and the metropolitan police?
Q. Does the City of London Police Force police the city of london area and the Metropolitan Police Force police the remaining areas in the county of London? Do they act in any different way? I mainly want to know about the area they policed and the differences between them in the nineteenth century.
Asked by Jelly_bean - Sat Sep 6 17:06:11 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Metropolitan police- Police the 32 Boroughs of Greater London City of London Police- Police the City of London City only. City of London Police mainly investigate Fraud throughout London while Metropolitan Police solve and prevent all other forms of crime.
Answered by King of londoN - Wed Sep 10 08:09:20 2008

What must police legally do if you are detained but not arrested?
Q. Another question for my studies. If detained but NOT arrested, what must the police legally do? I know if arrested you are read your rights, are able to remain silent, can request a lawyer etc. But what if you are detained for questioning but aren't arrested. What are your rights and what must the police do? Thanks!
Asked by Art Vandelay - Sat Dec 6 11:30:24 2008 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments

A. They don't have to read you your Miranda rights if they arrest you either. They must read you your Miranda rights before questioning you as a suspect about your involvement in a crime, to protect your Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. They can take you to the police station and then give you your Miranda rights before questioning. They do not have to do it at the time of arrest. An arrest must be based on probable cause. They can temporarily detain you based on reasonable suspicion that 1. A crime has been, or is about to be, committed. and 2. You may possibly be connected with the crime. For example, there is a business with a broken window at night and you are standing near the broken window, in a high crime area. They… [cont.]
Answered by Bill G - Sat Dec 6 13:11:34 2008

How does a police officer decide whether or not to search someone who is pulled over?
Q. What sort of signs do police officers use when determining if someone should be searched? This is only for people stopped while pulled over. Also- This is excluding noticeable smells like marijuana or alcohol. On another note, are police legally allowed to search a vehicle without a warrant when they smell something illegal? (since it's not in plain "view")
Asked by LizG - Wed Sep 10 00:56:51 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Cops lie all the time about this. They are fully aware that all they have to say is that they smelled marijuana in your vehicle and that gives them probable cause to search you and your vehicle and theres not a thing you can do about it. If they want to conduct a search, thats what they do, they lie regularly regarding this issue.
Answered by lonetigerwolf - Wed Sep 10 13:55:58 2008

How can Maryland police departments use a polygraph when it is against state law?
Q. Maryland state police departments require a polygraph test to become a police officer, but Maryland state law explicitly states that an employer cannot use a polygraph exam as a condition of employment. How is this legal or possible?
Asked by sdoyle060 - Thu Apr 16 13:40:17 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Because the law makes an specific exception for law enforcement personnel. Those short notes you see on everyday employment applications from other businesses only have a small snippet of the law itself, as the real statute is quite long. (see Links) To quote MD Labor Code, Title 3, Subtitle 7, Section 3-702. "Lie detector tests." (3) This section does not apply to an individual who applies for employment or is employed: (i) as a law enforcement officer, as defined in 3-101 of the Public Safety Article; This article likewise makes exceptions for Corrections officers and federal agents. While polygraphs are flawed and far from perfect, they can be useful tools in psychologically deterring people with criminal or drug histories… [cont.]
Answered by Philmore - Thu Apr 16 14:06:41 2009

What can I do to make a police uniformlike costume?
Q. I'm in a play and we have a two police characters. We can't get hold of a police uniform, the police cadets aren't allowed to lend their uniforms. How can I make costumes that look like police uniforms? the problem is, the competition is this saturday, and we don't have any costume stores around. The team money certainly can't afford to rent a costume. And I have a SUCKING team. The only reason I haven't quit is because of some really dedicated members that come to school in the morning daily to practise. Thanks, people, for trying to help.
Asked by longtailedmonkey - Wed Jul 12 01:48:49 2006 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Go to a costume store, they have loads of costumes, maby they have what you're looking for. Put a dollar bill in your right shoe, that supposed to give you luck in a play says my brother.
Answered by Lonestar - Wed Jul 12 01:54:31 2006

How do grants given to police departments for specific purposes like fighting drugs affect police performance?
Q. When a police department gets a large grant for fighting drugs, how does that affect how individual policemen get compensated and promoted? Do those incentives cause the police to negect other crimes not related to drugs?
Asked by Pascha - Sun Sep 30 15:01:39 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I would hope not... task force appointments usually encompass specific numbers of officers to force response with specialization in that area... another words not all officers would be applied to grant response! and i would also say that it would have little to do with officer individual performance, evaluation and promotion that would be a separate determination all together...as for compensation that is another mater all together left up to the department its self...
Answered by davcon1223 - Sat Oct 6 20:57:16 2007

How do the police respond to riots and looting in an emergency situation?
Q. How do the police respond and handle riots and looting in a state of emergency situation? Imagine there are hundreds of rioters and looters congregating on one specific location, doing everything from stealing cars, vandalizing property and the like. What would the police do in this situation?
Asked by Hank - Thu Jun 10 00:50:28 2010 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You do not enter a situation unless it is tactically sound to do so. One officer attempting to take action against hundreds of rioting people would not be effective, and would probably make things worse. The first step would be to stand by until you have enough officers to create a perimeter to contain them. From there, you order them to leave. If they remain, you use tear gas, rubber pellets, or water guns to get them to disperse.
Answered by Bruce - Thu Jun 10 00:56:06 2010

Do police need a warrant signed by a judge to arrest someone in their own home for telephone harassment?
Q. Can you appeal and or sue the Police department if they didn't provide an arrest warrant? Are civil rights violated for not providing a warrant for arrest? What if they forced their way in without letting them in?
Asked by Ddp - Thu Nov 20 19:47:11 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Depends on where you live. Every state's different. In Washington State, police can force their way into your house to effect an arrest without a warrant. Also in Washington State, a cop doesn't have to have a warrant to arrest someone for harassment. There's something called the misdemeanor exception rule. The following is a sample of misdemeanor crimes that a cop doesn't have to observe his/herself in order to make an arrest: Harassment Assault Violation of a Court Order Indecent Liberties (aka indecenet exposure) Criminal Trespass Possession of Marijuana < 40 grams Minor In Possession of Alcohol For felony arrests, the cop either has to witness the crime or have an warrant to make the arrest. For misdemeanor (and gross… [cont.]
Answered by s3xib1tch - Fri Nov 21 02:41:25 2008

What are the differences between a police detective and a private detective?
Q. I know a police detective works for the police department and the other is a privately owned or commercial detective. Does it cost money to use a police detective for a case or is it instead paid for by our taxpayer dollars?
Asked by ANIMAL - Mon Jan 8 14:29:42 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Police detectives investigate crimes, private detectives usually pursue private matters such as cheating spouses. Most provate detectives are retired police officers so some people will hire them to investigate criminal files to make sure the police did not miss anything. You can not just call up the police department and say hey I need a detective..you have to report a crime in order to use them.
Answered by rebel g - Mon Jan 8 14:39:15 2007

How do you become a administrative police officer?
Q. Rather than being a police officer who patrols, can you simply be a police officer that stays inside the police depart who works in the offices and doesn't have to be assigned on patrol?
Asked by Joe - Sun Apr 19 18:43:07 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Every police officer starts on patrol. Most departments have civilian admins, but injured officers and officers under investigation (e.g. officer involved shooting) are often given admin duties. Some departments may have some sort of uniformed admin position, but that's not as common as you think, and you'd have to do a few years on patrol before being transferred to any other unit. If you ask me, there's no reason to be a cop if you just want to sit behind a desk. Sounds like you're afraid of getting hurt, but still want the badge and the gun. That points toward some personality issues.
Answered by John C - Sun Apr 19 19:09:15 2009

What's the difference between police and metro police?
Q. I've been wondering what the difference is. Metropolitan police? Police? What's the difference? Anybody?
Asked by That one guy - Fri Jan 29 19:06:56 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Metro just means that several towns, counties, etc. all merged and created one regional police department to patrol all the areas. Otherwise, the local government patrols it's own municipality.
Answered by LolWtf - Fri Jan 29 19:20:31 2010

What are the differences between state police vs city police detectives?
Q. What are they're different responsibilities? Do the state police have jurisdiction over the city police?
Asked by socialbreakdown@sbcglobal.net - Mon Jun 8 11:09:34 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. They both have the same responsibilities. The difference is jurisdiction. A city officer can only enforce laws within the city limits of the city that he is employed. This doesn't mean that he cannot go outside the city limits to make an arrest ( pursuit of a suspect or serving a warrant). State Police have jurisdiction over the entire state and can go anywhere in the state to uphold the law. Karlos is wrong when he said a sheriff cannot make an arrest or uphold the law within city limits.
Answered by ricochet - Mon Jun 8 11:31:10 2009

What do police officers take into consideration when giving a warning as oppose to a ticket?
Q. A police officer stopped me for "blowing through a yellow traffic light." He gave me a warning, but family members insists I got a warning because I am a female. They neglect to take into consideration that I havent had a speeding ticket in over five years.
Asked by Countess Jodhaa Bai - Mon Dec 29 18:05:40 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The purpose of traffic enforcement is to obtain voluntary compliance. Warning are issued when the officer feels that is all that is necessary. Some things that assist the officer in making this decision is the seriousness of the offense, prior record, and the driver's ability to accept responsibility for their actions.
Answered by trooper3316 - Mon Dec 29 19:01:56 2008