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My DUI trial was postponed 5 times. The cop didn't show on the 5th and I was in detox which my lawyer forgot to mention resulting in a warrant so it was clearly scheduled. Why would he not have shown and what are his chances of showing to the next?

Asked by Ron about 12 years ago

I don't know; I am not a mind reader. It is possible that the court has failer to subpoena him/her properly. He/She might be out on medical leave. (etc, etc, etc) It seems to me that the real question should be why can't your defense attorney tell you what's going on?

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will a domestic incident report disqualify me from becoming a police officer? no arrest, no charges

Asked by oliver3 over 12 years ago

Nope.

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Just to add, my window shades were down so when I heard him I went to the window from behind them. Could I have been mistaken for a burglar trying to ambush him? Also, how should I apologize for the false alarm (accidental)? (I'm a kid who was alone)

Asked by DDG about 12 years ago

Accidents happen and a lot of people mistakenly set off their alarms. However, the officers don't know which alarms are accidents or real until they investigate them. If during the course of that investigation, someone surprises them - well, things might get tense for a few minutes. Calling the PD once you realize a mistake has been made is the best course of action. They can tell you if they want you to go outside, stay inside or whatever.

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Are there procedures that police officers use that are wrong according to their training (not "textbook" perfect) but are still used because they are more convenient and/or make more sense?

Asked by Jes almost 12 years ago

Nothing in reality is ever textbook perfect. There are too many variables in every investigation and interaction. Also, criminals rarely cooperate.

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Asked by Roger almost 12 years ago

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I was selling my Phone on Craig's list and someone ask me for the phones imei so they could check if it was clean so I sent it to them and they never tested back and I tryed to activate again and it said it was reported lost or stolen...what can I do

Asked by abraham almost 12 years ago

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I have a friend who works for a police department in the records department. Can I call and ask to talk to her directly and be put through

Asked by vicki almost 12 years ago

Yes, but only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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My DUI trial was postponed 5 times. The cop didn't show on the 5th and I was in detox which my lawyer forgot to mention resulting in a warrant so it was clearly scheduled. Why would he not have shown and what are his chances of showing to the next?

will a domestic incident report disqualify me from becoming a police officer? no arrest, no charges

Just to add, my window shades were down so when I heard him I went to the window from behind them. Could I have been mistaken for a burglar trying to ambush him? Also, how should I apologize for the false alarm (accidental)? (I'm a kid who was alone)

Are there procedures that police officers use that are wrong according to their training (not "textbook" perfect) but are still used because they are more convenient and/or make more sense?

Also on Jobstr...

Do unmarked cars usually have a way of showing that they are the police without full emergency lights? (For example, if they want people to see them if they need help.) Also, are there common instances where something like this is used?

I was selling my Phone on Craig's list and someone ask me for the phones imei so they could check if it was clean so I sent it to them and they never tested back and I tryed to activate again and it said it was reported lost or stolen...what can I do

I have a friend who works for a police department in the records department. Can I call and ask to talk to her directly and be put through

Police Officer

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

My DUI trial was postponed 5 times. The cop didn't show on the 5th and I was in detox which my lawyer forgot to mention resulting in a warrant so it was clearly scheduled. Why would he not have shown and what are his chances of showing to the next?

will a domestic incident report disqualify me from becoming a police officer? no arrest, no charges

Just to add, my window shades were down so when I heard him I went to the window from behind them. Could I have been mistaken for a burglar trying to ambush him? Also, how should I apologize for the false alarm (accidental)? (I'm a kid who was alone)

Are there procedures that police officers use that are wrong according to their training (not "textbook" perfect) but are still used because they are more convenient and/or make more sense?

Also on Jobstr...

Do unmarked cars usually have a way of showing that they are the police without full emergency lights? (For example, if they want people to see them if they need help.) Also, are there common instances where something like this is used?

I was selling my Phone on Craig's list and someone ask me for the phones imei so they could check if it was clean so I sent it to them and they never tested back and I tryed to activate again and it said it was reported lost or stolen...what can I do

I have a friend who works for a police department in the records department. Can I call and ask to talk to her directly and be put through

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