if someone wanted help for an addiction and they came to you and asked for help. Would u help them get the help they need or would u arrest them? I am asking ya b/c I have a friend that was wondering if she were to go to the police would they help her and be nice about it, or would they take her in and book her? oh yeah and when she asks she would not have any drugs with her!
2006-09-20 14:12:53 · 15 answers · asked by boobear 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The new consences on helping people that have a drug problem and going to the police for that help is now good. Pretty much any and all police departments will exstend a hand to help. Here in the town that I live in people having a drug problem can even talk to a police officer on the street if for some reason the officer cant help they will send the person to someone who can help them so if you a afraid to go into a police station for help call first and ask, if it sounds right then go in. Police are there to serve and help.
GOOD LUCK
2006-09-20 14:30:28 · answer #1 · answered by Don C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't arrest someone for asking for help! Why not call them for advice verses going to the station if your friend is worried about a confrontation? The attitude of the person she speaks with will make a difference too. Some officers could care less, and some really do want to help. If there is a Help Line in your area, she could call them for advice instead. Honestly? I work in Law Enforcement and most cops want to bust the dealer, not help the addicted! Sad, but true!
2006-09-20 14:25:37 · answer #2 · answered by tammie b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your friend would come to the Police for help, they would help her/him, but if this friend would come into the station high or under the influence, they would be placed under arrest. They would be charged and then suggestions would be made for them to seek help. Drug rehab., local hospitals, and therapy. If your friend would not have drugs on her and was high or intoxicated, they would book her on drugs or what ever.
Your friend needs to go to the local Mental Health Center and they will help her 100 %. Do that first instead of taking the chance of having a crime against her record.
2006-09-20 14:33:40 · answer #3 · answered by Norskeyenta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There would be no grounds to arrest this person as long as she was not under the influence, not carrying any drugs or paraphernalia, or had any outstanding warrants at the time she asked for help. If she is still Leary of asking law enforcement for help, check the phone book for support groups, shelters, rehab programs, or even the local hospital. Any of them can send you in the right direction.
2006-09-20 14:27:14 · answer #4 · answered by suk_on_my_glock 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Techniqually they couldn't really arrest her for anything. It would probably be better if she were to seek an addiction treatment center on her own without involving the police. Then she wouldn't have to worry about it. I think in most cases the officer, if it weren't at a bad time or too large a city, would take your friend to a hospital or reefer her to another organization.
2006-09-20 14:18:56 · answer #5 · answered by stezus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you can't be arrested for simply 'claiming' to have a drug problem. Second, whether your police dpt. will be of any help depends entirely on what your local agency is like. Some more progressive areas have alot of community outreach in their departments, others simply turn you away and don't care. The police might not be your best resource to go to for help. Try a doctor, or contact your local chapter of Narcotics Anonymous (an offshoot of Alcoholics Anonymous, who can refer you).
2006-09-20 14:23:41 · answer #6 · answered by lmn78744 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to say that the police station is not equipped to handle this type of scenario. I have crossed into this area several times trying to get help for someone I thought was salvageable. I recommend getting ahold of a Narcotics Anonymous group in your local area and obtain referrals there. Call them. This will be your best source as they have been there themselves.
2006-09-20 14:22:15 · answer #7 · answered by spag 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure! Let me ask my hubby then I'll e mail ya the answer...
he's a police officer!
why do people say I have a friend when in reality majority of the time they r the person with the problem.....
2006-09-20 14:14:15 · answer #8 · answered by woohooo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more than likely they would arrest her, but she can sign herself into rehab without the hassle of the cops, I'm not a cop, but I know how they work, and depending on the situation, when they find out she has a problem they'll watch her for a long time afterwards. They aint gonna care that shes trying to get help, because drugs, especially meth lead to a big part of other crimes including violent ones.
2006-09-20 14:19:34 · answer #9 · answered by marquita 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
every city has a crisis intervention center...all medic and police know this....you can call any station and as for the number, you will have to stay at least 1 week....police wont arrest you...there are here to help....
2006-09-20 14:24:25 · answer #10 · answered by Sigrid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋