Can police officers *really* commandeer a civilian vehicle for *official* purposes?
337976
Good question. I'm not really sure, but theoretically speaking, it all depends on the lengths the officer is willing to go. I used to be in the army, and there was a time I had to commandeer a civilian vehicle. I didnt bother learning what we were allowed to do and not allowed to do, and since it was in a different country, the rules could've been different.
161506
Yes.\n\n  There is a 1981 Pennsylvania law banning the practice of "directly or indirectly" suggesting that an individual police officer should issue "a certain number of traffic citations." \n\n  However, there has been an ongoing investigation in Pennsylvania for the past few years about the Pennsylvania State Police issuing quotas for their troopers to meet.  The only reason they are getting away with it is that they are calling them "averages" and "standards" to hide the fact that it is a quota.
927100
police only deal with criminals in an official capacity?
378434
This is a question you could ask at your neighbourhood police station.  Guessing, as an ordinary citizen, I doubt very much if they would have to, since it would probably interfere with their work.
543345
Yes they should.  They are officers to, no matter what their position is. They are still wearing a badge and they are still there for our protection. They have to know the law to so shur they should be able to give out tickets.  Be easy on them, just imagine being outside in the strange weather to give out tickets because of people parking wrong. Sorry to hear about the ticket. At least it doesn't show on the driving record.
997853
The NCIC may be used for law enforcement purposes only. I have clearance as well, being a police dispatcher access is limited to necessity as well as security.
262608
Ask you local police department.
566333
No. They are police property.
1028859
As long as another police department has a hold, and the paper work has been recieved, they can hold them untill the other department comes and gets them,  There may be in some states a time frame, but in general in the states I have been in there are none.
911822
Officer In Charge... =)
323736
Good luck with this man. All I know is that most towns have laws against using them on the street but it is a Grey area. It seems to be a bit like High output audio systems, it just depends on if the cop likes it or not. Nice to live in a free country isn't it. :)
828601
In California, the answer is yes.\n\nPolice officers, deputy sheriffs, highway patrol officers and all peace officers defined under California Penal Code 830.2 have jurisdiction anywhere in the state. Generally, city police departments have primary jurisdiction over all criminal offenses - including traffic offenses - that occur within their cities. City police departments often have a traffic enforcement division to fulfill this role. County sheriff's departments are generally primarily responsible for non traffic offenses that occur within unincorporated areas of a county. The California Highway Patrol is the agency primarily responsible for traffic enforcement on all roads and highways within the unincorporated areas of the state. That being said, a peace officer retains law enforcement authority anywhere in the state. For example, an LAPD officer could theoretically stop and ticket you in San Francisco. Would they...unlikely. Could they legally....aboslutely.\n\nFYI - I am an 11 year police veteran with a Southern California sheriff's department.
464501
It is when a mayor, governer, or President oders the military to act as police officers to disrupt riots, looting, and violence in order to gain control of a situation that has gotten out of control. Sort of like New Orleans after the Hurricanes. But, the miiltary did not have arrest powers. They were there as a watch dog to discourage violence and looting.
93819
A pilot from central Kansas almost died last Friday after being asked by the local sheriff to help out with a manhunt. He had just located the suspect from his Cessna 150 airplane when a gunshot fired from below hit him in the forehead. The pilot (who somehow managed to avoid serious injury) has told police, "You need me again, you call me." Could he have refused to help the cops or to let them use his vehicle?\n\nIt depends on the local laws, but in many places the answer would be no. Many states and cities have laws on the books that make it a misdemeanor offense to refuse aid to a police officer. And legal precedents suggest that the obligation to help out with an arrest extends to giving cops the use of your plane, your car, or anything else that might come in handy
800651
wen u prevent a cop from doin its job
961054
Hypothetically, he may run your plates and harass you, pull you over, do vehicle checks, breath tests or even have a chat to you on your doorstep about the incident.  But more than likely he will do nothing because of a few reasons.\nA- No cop mates to act as "convenient" witnesses to whatever you did\nB- Police are professionals, and unless you assaulted him or someone else etc etc, he is "off duty".\nC- No offence, because I understand your hypothetical position, and it was a great question ( i do mean that) but police get given daily jobs/assignments, and probably have bigger fish to fry.\n\nGood Luck " )
1182625
Yes, that section authorizes police to remove abandoned vehicles from private property. However, Section 22660 CVC allows the city or county to adopt their own policy for removal of those types of vehicles. Removing vehicles off of private property can place the liability directly on the agency that tows the vehicles, so most cities have policies directly relating to this issue.\n\nIn the city where I work, the removal of all abandoned vehicles on private property are left up to the property owner who, if certain conditions are met, can tow the vehicle themselves (see 22658(a) CVC). Unless the vehicle is a chronic nuisance we won't touch it. Even if we do decide to begin the process of having the vehicle towed, it gets passed on to the county's vehicle abatement program, who may or may not tow the car.\n\nSo to answer your question in short...\n\nYes it applies to vehicles on private property, but it does not override the jurisdictions own policy on the matter.\n\nIf you have a car you want off your property, you may just want to do it yourself...just make sure its all legal.