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In places where open-carry is allowed for guns, are there limits to how these people can hold their guns? (For example, they can't wave them or point them in certain directions/) Thanks.

Asked by John almost 12 years ago

Of course. Putting others in reasonable fear for their safety could be classified as assault, brandishing or some other crime depending on the state.

A gun in a holster cannot put others in reasonable fear for their safety unless it is combined with some other act on the part of the carrier (like saying "I'm going to kill you" while reaching for it.) However, waving a gun around or pointing it at someone is not lawful open carry. It is stupid, reckless and possibly criminal.

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Can you go into more detail about the procedures that help officers in trouble get on the radio if there is less important talk going on? (You said "yes" but not examples.) Thank you!

Asked by 123 about 12 years ago

Some things I will not share as it could impact officer safety. Thanks for your understanding.

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In response to my previous question, I was also thinking about an engineering degree. Would that be useful also? I'm sure you don't get this enough, thanks for your service and all that you do. I wish there were more people like you in the world.

Asked by Jimmy almost 12 years ago

An engineering degree would be of limited use to a police officer. If you like engineering, do that (it pays better and is a much safer occupation.) You can always be a reserve police officer on the weekends.

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Can a correctional officer marry someone who went to jail years ago in there past, completed their probation and restitution fine? I used to live with her for 2 yrs while she was on probation. Her past did not affect my hiring process.

Asked by Paris almost 12 years ago

There is no law against it that I am aware of. You should check with your department regs if you are worried about your job.

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My parent and I wants my brother out of the house, we're afraid to call the police since we might get in trouble. We NEED HIM OUT THE HOUSE! He don't respect nobody and he damage the house, my mother have to pay for his costs and expenses, plz HELP!!

Asked by Nguyen almost 12 years ago

Sounds like you are in a bad spot. However, if you are unwilling to call the local police for assistance, I don't know what you expect anyone else to do.

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is it legal in Minnesota for a man to video record my 16 year old son in his own back yard? We find it hard to enjoy our backyard for fear he is recording us.

Asked by cathy mauer over 11 years ago

Call your local police department and ask for their assistance. They will know what to do.

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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

Asked by daves about 12 years ago

Hire a lawyer.

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In places where open-carry is allowed for guns, are there limits to how these people can hold their guns? (For example, they can't wave them or point them in certain directions/) Thanks.

Can you go into more detail about the procedures that help officers in trouble get on the radio if there is less important talk going on? (You said "yes" but not examples.) Thank you!

In response to my previous question, I was also thinking about an engineering degree. Would that be useful also? I'm sure you don't get this enough, thanks for your service and all that you do. I wish there were more people like you in the world.

Can a correctional officer marry someone who went to jail years ago in there past, completed their probation and restitution fine? I used to live with her for 2 yrs while she was on probation. Her past did not affect my hiring process.

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My parent and I wants my brother out of the house, we're afraid to call the police since we might get in trouble. We NEED HIM OUT THE HOUSE! He don't respect nobody and he damage the house, my mother have to pay for his costs and expenses, plz HELP!!

is it legal in Minnesota for a man to video record my 16 year old son in his own back yard? We find it hard to enjoy our backyard for fear he is recording us.

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

Police Officer

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

In places where open-carry is allowed for guns, are there limits to how these people can hold their guns? (For example, they can't wave them or point them in certain directions/) Thanks.

Can you go into more detail about the procedures that help officers in trouble get on the radio if there is less important talk going on? (You said "yes" but not examples.) Thank you!

In response to my previous question, I was also thinking about an engineering degree. Would that be useful also? I'm sure you don't get this enough, thanks for your service and all that you do. I wish there were more people like you in the world.

Can a correctional officer marry someone who went to jail years ago in there past, completed their probation and restitution fine? I used to live with her for 2 yrs while she was on probation. Her past did not affect my hiring process.

Also on Jobstr...

My parent and I wants my brother out of the house, we're afraid to call the police since we might get in trouble. We NEED HIM OUT THE HOUSE! He don't respect nobody and he damage the house, my mother have to pay for his costs and expenses, plz HELP!!

is it legal in Minnesota for a man to video record my 16 year old son in his own back yard? We find it hard to enjoy our backyard for fear he is recording us.

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

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