2006-07-05 08:59:31 · 17 answers · asked by cabman_7 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
This was tested in Court once over a traffic ticket and the rumours flood out after this, but the answer is No. The law, for some offences, requires the Officer to be in FULL UNIFORM, (for example a plain clothes Police Officer cannot require you to take a breath test) but the stated case won that as long as the person can be identified as a Police Officer, then that will suffice.
2006-07-06 03:17:03 · answer #1 · answered by SurfCop 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You absolutely can. As we all know, the source of a policeman's power lies in his hat. Once removed, he is powerless. And police are required to wear their hats at all times. That's why police are so grumpy...it's hard to sleep in a hat. It may also help you to know that, if you steal a police officer's hat and put it on, then you become a police officer and he becomes a fry-cook and you can issue him a ticket for not carrying his spatula. (This is lots of fun.) Now, I need to go rob a bank - but when the police stop me - I'm going to knock their hats off and flee to Mexico...the perfect crime. Also, a little known law enforcement fact: if the badge is removed a police officer will turn into a unicorn that poops gold coins. Unless it's a Thursday...then they'll turn into a cheese sandwich instead.
2016-03-27 05:06:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you are trying to beat or win a case on a technicality - i.e. the officer that stopped or arrested you was not wearing his/her hat. Sorry - that is no legitimiate defense. Detectives are wear "plain clothes". Also many officers are undercover or wearing street clothes to blend into their environment. Wearing or not wearing a uniform hat does not negate a violation of the law.
2006-07-05 09:35:25 · answer #3 · answered by Coach D. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the police officer identified himself sufficently as a police officer it is legal. There are so many different types of uniform variations and department options. Basicly, badge or ID.
2006-07-05 15:02:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no law that says that an officer has to wear any type of uniform, he or she is only required to indentify themselves. Some states actually have laws that require officers, and other emergency personnel, to act even when off duty (in certain circumstances.) Obviously you wouldn't be expected to intervene in a bank robbery, but you could.
2006-07-06 12:39:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as an officer identifies himself as being a police officer then a hat is not needed to make it all legal
2006-07-05 09:15:54 · answer #6 · answered by Mick H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The hat is a flexible point, but he must have the rest of the uniform and his badge is plain sight.
2006-07-05 09:03:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"YES" If a police officer is in uniform he must wear it while carrying out his official duties!
Signed P C PLOD.
2006-07-05 09:03:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they should be made to wear their uniform at all times. Otherwise how is a person to know?
.....That's a quote from a film. Bonus point to anyone who knows which.
2006-07-05 12:00:20 · answer #9 · answered by Answer Me! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it is policy in some departments, but not law.
Your ticket would be valid as long as the officer watched the event and wrote the ticket.
2006-07-05 16:41:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋