If a police saw someone running into a house and they ran in after them, but when the man turns around he says fbi how does the police officer no if he really is?
2006-09-25 14:19:15 · 17 answers · asked by GiLmOn 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The man would have to produce identification and the officer can verify its authenticity. Otherwise, officers are taught to use universal precaution with everyone.
2006-09-25 14:30:57 · answer #1 · answered by Motochic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The presumption of authority to enter w/o a warrant or "cause" is reason to suspend that paranoid cop. Even a crime witnessed [not mentioned in your question] does not constitute 'cause' w/o reporting to dispatch and getting authority to enter. Only if life or injury is clearly present, someone endangered would there be 'cause', as running into a house is not a crime. Cops should stay at the station until called by a citizen. FBI have behaved corruptly, ineptly, as loose cannons & nuts, and as freehanded willies under the Patriot act, gone wild also with the "drug war" and stress, exposures to hazardous materials, etc, so it would be unlikely any but a "rogue" agent would act w/o protocol. In your scenario, the neighbors would be justified in "breaking it loose" upon Both home invaders.
2006-09-25 21:33:08 · answer #2 · answered by Amethyst Rancher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They dont just take their word. The agent has to identify himself and produce credentials. FBI dont run into buildings when cops are chasing them.
2006-09-25 21:57:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a badge and FBI agents have distinct characteristics that Policemen know.
2006-09-25 21:22:00 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called the ID in his wallet, stating he's employed by the FBI.
2006-09-25 23:13:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will have identification and a badge indicating he is with the FBI.
2006-09-26 09:24:16 · answer #6 · answered by Tony M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Badge on lanyard 99% of the time or else it's a belt badge.
2006-09-25 21:28:43 · answer #7 · answered by Labatt113 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
calls it in to verify, while keeping the person in custody..not a good idea to do if you are running can be charged with impersonating a federal officer..probably worse charge than your running fro in the first place
2006-09-25 21:25:18 · answer #8 · answered by sevenout7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
large badge and ID
if the person is a suspect he would still treat him as one untill he proved it
2006-09-26 05:44:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cavity search!
2006-09-25 21:25:34 · answer #10 · answered by theodore r 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋