Cheating death and fighting communism: that is how a fellow officer once described our job. It was meant to be funny, but as time went on it seemed all too true.
I spent more than ten years in law enforcement, all of it on the street in uniform patrol. I've been a patrol officer, instructor, sergeant and lieutenant.
Do not report crimes here. Nothing here should be considered legal advice. All opinions are my own.
Call your local police department and ask for their assistance. They will know what to do.
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.
I don't know.
I'd suggest contacting a family law attorney in your state.
Former IRS Revenue Officer
Did you ever deal with people who tried the 'Wesley Snipes' defense?
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Is there a big difference in the amount of mail you deliver today from 5-10 years ago?
At very large departments, there may be multiple shifts or squads of officers in a specialty unit. At small to medium agencies, there is typically only one squad, and they might work varying hours/days of the week as the job requires.
Yes.
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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