Police Officer

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 over 10 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.

If I spent real life money on something online and somebody does not deliver through on their end, can I charge them?

Asked by Jamie over 10 years ago

It could be civil or criminal. You should contact your local police department to see if it is a crime.

Did you go to university? If so what did you study? Has it helped you at all in law enforcement. You are mad swole man my role model next to Jesus

Asked by Trevor over 10 years ago

I did go to a university to study aerospace engineering.  I changed majors to criminal justice, though that was a mistake.  Some type of college degree may be needed to be hired, but I strongly suggest getting a degree in something not related to law enforcement.  I cover some of the reasons above, but generally, you need skills beyond police work in the event you leave the job (maybe you decide police work is not right for you, you are injured and can't work, etc.)

Thanks for the props.  But, I am just a man, and do not compare to Jesus.  He is the Lord. 

would a police department in Maine call a family member in Ohio to find out where the family member in Maine is due to an illegally parked car? He was only at the pond fishing (he says) parked in a no parking zone. We have no relationship with police

Asked by kim over 10 years ago

Yes, it is completely reasonable for officers to call out of state family members in an effort to find out where someone is.  I don't know what the circumstances were in this case, but if I found a car parked illegally near a body of water, I might be concerned that:

 - someone is broken down and in need of help,

 - someone has a mental health or depression issue and could be a danger to themselves (I've seen a lot of people gravitate toward the water when looking to harm themselves), 

 - the car has been involved in some type of crime where the owner/family member was a victim.

I don't know what the circumstances were, nor do either of us know what the officers were observing on scene.  Sounds like the family member was ok, so it sounds like it all worked out.

If someone calls 911 and they're in immediate danger (home invasion, someone trying to kill them) and seconds count, are there different dispatching methods used than the usual methods to get someone to respond ASAP?

Asked by 342or over 10 years ago

Not really different methods, just a different priority.  In such a circumstance, that call should be prioritized and the next available unit(s) would be dispatched.

Keep in mind that even under the best of circumstances, police will still be minutes away.  You have to be responsible for your own safety and survival.  The old phrase "when seconds count, police are only minutes away" is true.  It is simply impossible for officers to be everywhere, and the idea that they can protect you as an individual is a myth.

Asked by over 11 years ago

So there isn't an academy or course officers take on how to train the k9s then work as a k9 trainer?

Asked by Alessandro Ferri about 10 years ago