How do police departments use/search partial license plate information in their investigations? Or incomplete information about cars generally?
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posted by Admiral Haddock
on Apr 18, 2013 -
5 answers
Do I continue to 'play dumb' and continue to make attempts to just be a friendly neighbor (while still calling the police for extreme disturbances)? Do I make the police cookies and ask for them to drive my block more often?
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posted by leemleem
on Apr 15, 2013 -
21 answers
Can anyone recommend resources for designing a fitness room for a public safety building?
Including:
blueprints for room dimensions
equipment recommendation
anything else I can't think of?
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posted by maleru
on Apr 12, 2013 -
4 answers
What's the name of that Tokyo Police Club song where "Tokyo Police Club" is one of the lyrics?
posted by 256
on Mar 24, 2013 -
1 answer
What cities in the United States have police departments that utilize dash cams? Which don't? I thought most did and I am finding out that's not the case. Surely somebody, somewhere keeps tabs on this issue as volatile as it is.
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posted by Gerard Sorme
on Mar 5, 2013 -
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Just wondering if anyone knew of some depictions of women (either TV or film) in uniformed roles that pass the Bechdel test. Bechdel test being where two named women have a conversation about something other than a man. I'm racking my brain but can't think of any.
posted by Saebrial
on Feb 24, 2013 -
47 answers
There's a particular Police concert video that I'm seeking. Does anyone know which concert I'm describing?
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posted by germdisco
on Jan 31, 2013 -
9 answers
For my partner's birthday (happy birthday, dude!) I'd like to make a playlist of songs about cops. Help me make go beyond the obvious.
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posted by kendrak
on Jan 7, 2013 -
65 answers
In the State of Indiana, is it legal for the police to stop you from entering your house while they are waiting to obtain a search warrant? Can you point me to any statutes or literature that addresses this issue?
posted by Ggardner
on Dec 15, 2012 -
4 answers
In Zanzibar in 1870, was there any kind of law enforcement? If so, what kind?
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posted by pgswim
on Dec 14, 2012 -
2 answers
As I was walking through the student union today (that's a sort of food court / general conference room area in the center of campus) I came across a K-9 unit with a dog that was sniffing people as they walked past. Down the hall there were three other officers watching. Is this just trolling to catch people with drugs, or is it likely that they were trying to find something or someone in particular?
posted by codacorolla
on Dec 10, 2012 -
12 answers
Gang members think someone who owes them money lives at our house. They are wrong and we told them so twice. Then they came back at night and threw a brick through our window. We immediately went to a hotel and have already signed a rental agreement elsewhere. However, I am scared to go pack up the house. Is that rational, and if so, what recourse do we have?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 27, 2012 -
25 answers
A man in my neighborhood is selling drugs, and from what I can tell its something hard. I want to report this anonymously to the police. I'm afraid of retribution if he or any of his associates find out about this. I'm confident I've identified him on Facebook. What materials should I include with my report? How likely is it to be followed up on?
posted by anonymous
on Oct 19, 2012 -
18 answers
Don't talk to the police is convincing and sound advice. Getting a lawyer to represent you so that the police don't trick you into a conviction is a great idea. However, when someone is unexpectedly taken into police custody, how they find a suitable attorney on the spot to defend them?
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posted by ignignokt
on Aug 28, 2012 -
22 answers
For the EMS/medic/police/etc. group, a question - how do you cope with what you see on a daily basis? Does it wear on you, psychologically? Any other tips for someone looking at going into the EMS field? Tips for one looking into the police field, specifically women officers? [Bunch of long-winded questions inside! =P]
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posted by PeppahCat
on Aug 14, 2012 -
16 answers
Help me get my head on straight regarding a recent suspicious activity report we submitted and the police visit that resulted.
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posted by Nomyte
on Aug 11, 2012 -
21 answers
I'm thinking about wearing a cup everyday. I figure if I can do it without it being noticeable, why shouldn't I? The thing is, I don't know anything about them.
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posted by vash
on Jul 26, 2012 -
33 answers
How do I get copies of a police report (interviews, the evidence, and the confession) from a murder investigation in which I was involved?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 21, 2012 -
8 answers
What rules are there for (American) law enforcement types operating undercover? What sort of things are they barred from doing?
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posted by scaryblackdeath
on May 14, 2012 -
5 answers
I'm looking for specific movies where someone is told they have to wait 24 hours to file a missing persons report.
(This is not true, and there are many many places that will tell you it's not true "despite what you see in the movies," but it's surprisingly difficult to find those movies.)
posted by hannahmae
on May 6, 2012 -
15 answers
Will calling 911 about a very dangerous driver do any good or am I wasting my time or theirs? Not long ago I found myself behind a car that was regularly switching between driving in the middle of a wide shoulder and crossing the center line 2 or 3 feet into oncoming traffic. I called 911 and even though they said they'd look into it their tone of voice seemed to say otherwise. And tonight I found myself behind a car that was driving even more erratically on a road that
I often drive, bike or run on. I didn't call even though I could easily imagine myself or someone else being killed or injured by them. What should I do if I see a dangerous driver again?
posted by 14580
on May 3, 2012 -
37 answers
I got a ticket for supposedly making a "California Rolling Stop" through a Stop Sign. I paid the ticket, thus pleading Guilty. But I believed I had stopped properly, so I ordered the Police Squad Video from the Records Information Unit. It shows me making a proper and complete stop.
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posted by shipbreaker
on Apr 27, 2012 -
6 answers
Are there any good online police blotters for Long Island, NY that comes complete with accident photos?
posted by InterestedInKnowing
on Apr 21, 2012 -
2 answers
I'm taking a road trip from New Mexico to Washington state tonight and tomorrow. Although I am officially licensed to drive by the state of Colorado, I don't have a physical copy of my driver's license. What are the dangers of driving without a copy of my license, and how can I minimize them?
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posted by koeselitz
on Mar 26, 2012 -
9 answers
I'm looking for a famous photo from the 1968 Chicago Democratic National Convention: a policeman, carrying a club, has his arm back ready to strike the photographer. The cop has a helmet, a cigarette hanging out of his mouth, and a bored expression, looking right at the camera.
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posted by xil
on Feb 21, 2012 -
4 answers
I've heard people say, "If you love doing paperwork, you'd make a great cop." What other high-performance jobs have a hidden or not commonly known aspect to them people might find surprisingly boring?
posted by agregoli
on Feb 7, 2012 -
51 answers
Can Anyone recommend any Book/s that deal with The Stasi/Secret Police in the DDR or East Europe
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posted by maxmix
on Feb 6, 2012 -
6 answers
Should I call or not.. This is driving me crazy... I really don't want to mess up my perfect driving/insurance record and don't want higher rates. I've also heard horror stories about Progressive, and am hesitant to call. This is in
Nj, and I have
liability only.
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posted by rushtickt0ck
on Feb 1, 2012 -
4 answers
I have perfected homemade marshmallows and they are delicious! They are so delicious that I want to send some from San Francisco to a friend in England. The only trouble is that the marshmallows have a coating of white powder (confectioners' sugar and a little cornflour) to ensure they don't stick together and create one big mess. Am I asking for trouble by sending this stuff via USPS internationally?
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posted by RosiePosie
on Jan 3, 2012 -
9 answers
I'm having an online discussion (which I am trying to keep civil) with a group of people who claim that the police in California have the
right to pepper spray anyone who does not obey a police order. How in the world can this be true? I'm not a lawyer - but my gut tells me that there has to be case law to the contrary. Help me out!
posted by dirtmonster
on Nov 20, 2011 -
18 answers
Looking for a quotation related to the middle-class's resistance to revolution.
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posted by darkstar
on Nov 15, 2011 -
6 answers
I was pulled over for speeding and the state trooper claimed he smelled marijuana and was going to call out the K9 unit. Ultimately nothing happened, but I have questions about the situation and procedures.
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posted by Slinga
on Oct 28, 2011 -
19 answers
What kind of pranks did you pull back in high school and college? Did anyone ever catch you? I'm looking for examples of interesting teenage capers, along with what happened when the authorities got involved.
posted by Hoenikker
on Oct 10, 2011 -
70 answers
Seeking advice on what to tell teenagers about dealing with the police at a protest.
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posted by iconjack
on Oct 4, 2011 -
16 answers
Is it possible to make a claim against someone's auto insurance for lawn repair and removal of the debris their car left in my yard?
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posted by salsamander
on Oct 2, 2011 -
8 answers
