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Are the police taught to try and arrest armed criminals away from the public at all costs? For example, say the police have tracked a dangerous fugitive to a restaurant, would they wait until he leaves the restaurant to arrest him, or go right in?

Asked by Sam I over 12 years ago

Officers are trained to protect the public. Each incident is differerent, and the risk to the public could be greater by allowing him to leave the restaurant. For example, what if he is parked by the front door and has a bomb in the vehicle? It might be safer to take him down inside.

There is no way to control a situation and completely protect the public. That is an unrealistic, but common, view. Officers will take reasonable actions based on the information they have at the time.

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I think I ran a red light. It turned red after my front wheels were past the stop line. The camera flashed at that point and another flashed when I was in the middle of the innersection. Will I receive a ticket in the mail?

Asked by Bob about 12 years ago

I don't know.

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I have wanted to become a police officer since I was a child, however I also want to go to university, so I wanted to get a degree that would help. What degree would you recommend?

Asked by Jimmy about 12 years ago

Contact the department you wish to work for and see if they require a degree. I would recommend the least expensive degree possible, as they will largely be useless in law enforcement. You can read through my prior answers for additional information on college degrees and law enforcement.

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I was wondering I am 16 and pregnant. I don't think It would be safe to keep my baby at home due to money issues. Is there anyway I can move out with getting caught up with the law in Missouri. I'm wanting to move in with my boyfriend.

Asked by Nikki about 12 years ago

I'd suggest contacting a family law attorney in your state.

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Asked by daves over 12 years ago

Hire a lawyer.

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I am 18 and live with my grandparents. My grandmother is forcing me to go to church she says if I don't go she will punish me. Is it illegal for her to force me to go to church? "Freedom of religion?"

Asked by Josh about 12 years ago

You need to take responsibility for your own life. Move out, get a job and your own place. There is no reason why you should be complaining about any restrictions placed on your continued stay in their house and on their dime. If you don't like it, hit the door.

Also, you clearly have no understanding of the US Constitution if you think the First Amendment applies to this situation.

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i have a possession charge from 2009 that i was unaware of i filed a report and now they want to do a lie detector test and a dna swab saying that they seal their tickets up how true is this and is this proper procedure the signatures dont match at a

Asked by dontae about 12 years ago

You should contact an attorney.

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Are the police taught to try and arrest armed criminals away from the public at all costs? For example, say the police have tracked a dangerous fugitive to a restaurant, would they wait until he leaves the restaurant to arrest him, or go right in?

I think I ran a red light. It turned red after my front wheels were past the stop line. The camera flashed at that point and another flashed when I was in the middle of the innersection. Will I receive a ticket in the mail?

I have wanted to become a police officer since I was a child, however I also want to go to university, so I wanted to get a degree that would help. What degree would you recommend?

I was wondering I am 16 and pregnant. I don't think It would be safe to keep my baby at home due to money issues. Is there anyway I can move out with getting caught up with the law in Missouri. I'm wanting to move in with my boyfriend.

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I have been accused of slamming a glass door and breaking the glass , yet there was some one on the outside who broke the glass with their hand , all the glass ended up on my side . How can I prove it wasnt me that broke it

I am 18 and live with my grandparents. My grandmother is forcing me to go to church she says if I don't go she will punish me. Is it illegal for her to force me to go to church? "Freedom of religion?"

i have a possession charge from 2009 that i was unaware of i filed a report and now they want to do a lie detector test and a dna swab saying that they seal their tickets up how true is this and is this proper procedure the signatures dont match at a

Police Officer

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

Are the police taught to try and arrest armed criminals away from the public at all costs? For example, say the police have tracked a dangerous fugitive to a restaurant, would they wait until he leaves the restaurant to arrest him, or go right in?

I think I ran a red light. It turned red after my front wheels were past the stop line. The camera flashed at that point and another flashed when I was in the middle of the innersection. Will I receive a ticket in the mail?

I have wanted to become a police officer since I was a child, however I also want to go to university, so I wanted to get a degree that would help. What degree would you recommend?

I was wondering I am 16 and pregnant. I don't think It would be safe to keep my baby at home due to money issues. Is there anyway I can move out with getting caught up with the law in Missouri. I'm wanting to move in with my boyfriend.

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I have been accused of slamming a glass door and breaking the glass , yet there was some one on the outside who broke the glass with their hand , all the glass ended up on my side . How can I prove it wasnt me that broke it

I am 18 and live with my grandparents. My grandmother is forcing me to go to church she says if I don't go she will punish me. Is it illegal for her to force me to go to church? "Freedom of religion?"

i have a possession charge from 2009 that i was unaware of i filed a report and now they want to do a lie detector test and a dna swab saying that they seal their tickets up how true is this and is this proper procedure the signatures dont match at a

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