if someone told me thier friend commited a serious crime and I go to the cops will I be kept conifidentail because i didnt see the crime commited or will i my life be in danger
2006-10-03 18:04:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You can totally request to remain anonymous. Like others have said, it is a tip. The problem with remaining anonymous is that you can't give your friend's name (who obviously has more info than you) because then your friend will know who told the cops. But that is a safety issue. If your friend is truly a friend that you want to keep, then you need to decide what you are going to do about the trust factor in your relationship.
I am not saying that you should not go to the cops, because you definitely should, I am just saying to be careful with what you say so you don't ruin the relationship with your friend. Just be as honest and open with the police as you possibly can.
2006-10-03 18:14:42 · answer #1 · answered by Ashley C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel it's important to give information on this crime, then go to the police station and ask if you can give a confidential report. If you are afraid to do that then call the cop station from a pay phone and say you have information about a crime but you can't reveal your identity.
Make sure you say in either case, if you decide to give the information, that you don't want for your identity to be revealed. There may come a point that you are asked if you will be a witness in a trial-- in that case you may want to seek advice from a lawyer.
2006-10-03 18:10:49 · answer #2 · answered by Scarlett_156 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course---call the local TIP line or see if a city NEAR where you live has one----often there is.
Or you can WRITE in and submit it. It is vital for people to get closure on these things and it will make you FEEL better. It is a good thing that you are doing and there is no way that your life will be in danger if you ask the police to help you if you fear for this and tell them that this might be a concern and it is valid.
Also there is something called Hearsay and it will help seal you and remove you from a step so that you might be protected one more layer, too.
Good luck, but do the RIGHT THING! In this world, where there is so much evil--help make a difference!!
2006-10-03 18:10:30 · answer #3 · answered by KR 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In circumstances of non-injury injuries, the only element an officer can do is assemble each and every individual's own information and record a record that the incident surpassed off and the place. If the officer did not visually witness the twist of fate, she or he can not be certain fault. interior the top, he can basically do what the motor vehicle proprietors would desire to have achieved, and would have stored removed from him and that's to change information for the insurance companies. In our city, if there are no injuries, we in simple terms supply a sort to the drivers that they fill out and deliver to the insurance enterprise. we don't waste time submitting comments.
2016-10-15 12:12:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really feel that you have important information leading to a crime being solved it is your civic duty to report it to the police. They will determine whether or not it is information that they can use. If you need protection, they help you with that , too.
2006-10-03 18:10:03 · answer #5 · answered by JeffG 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it will be kept confidential but, the police cannot act on hear say . they would have to check to see if that crime was really committed before going any further.
2006-10-03 18:08:51 · answer #6 · answered by sharon p 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can tell the police. People do it all the time on those Annonymous Tip Lines. What metropolitan police department doesn't have one?
2006-10-03 18:16:01 · answer #7 · answered by Speaking_Up 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please go to the police and tell them what you know and that your name must be confidential. They will take it from there. Police need tips from us to help them solve the many crimes that they have to deal with. You are a good citizen to do this.
2006-10-03 18:07:43 · answer #8 · answered by Royallady1947 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The police will keep evidence in confidence if necessary, as here. If you know anything the police don't know but should know, by all means tell them. The perp you get off the street may hav had you as the next target!
2006-10-03 18:06:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
the police will want to speak to the friend that told you and then your name probably wont come up again
2006-10-03 18:08:05 · answer #10 · answered by chris h 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋