2006-11-17 11:19:43 · 22 answers · asked by Roberto F 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
u dont even have to ask....u c it on the badge
2006-11-17 14:14:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whether the officer is required to give it to you is up to each agency. Some require the officer to give a badge number.
An important question is why you want it. If the officer arrested you or gave you a ticket, the badge number should be on the ticket/booking sheet. If you are asking to intimidate the officer (I'm going to have your badge! type threat) it is usually a BAD ideal.
Officers have a lot of leeway. First thing, think about the situation. Are you in the wrong and is the officer just doing the job he/she is paid to do?
There has NEVER been in all of recorded history a known situation where the officer backed down due to the fact the suspect asked for the officer's badge number. Never.
Now there have been MANY situatins where the officer was going to go easier on the suspect (ie give a ticket instead of jail) and the suspect foolishly demanded the officer's badge. This usually results in the officer doing the maximum penalty.
An even worst situation is where a bystander has demanded the badge number of an officer while as in the process of a lawful arrest/detention. This sometimes causes the bystander (regardless of his intentions) to be arrested for interference of a law enforcement officer (or other offical such as even a flight attendant which is a federal felony!).
The best advise is to think before you act. If the officer is clearly wrong, then his agency will pay a BIG settlement. If the officer is wrong and the suspect/bystander is also wrong the officer wins.
If you can not help yourself, just get the number off of the officer's vehicle (and not the 911 number - you would be amazed at how many calls come in complainting about car 911!) and wait a day or two, then make the complaint or compliment!
There is an old saying: The difference between wrestling a pig and wrestling a Customs Inspector is that the Customs Inspector enjoys it!
Remember a Customs Officer (at the border) has more authority than just about any other law enforcement officer! You could substitute the title of just about any law enforcement officer for "Customs Inspector" in the saying.
2006-11-17 11:43:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was going to give you a nice detailed explanation about "badge numbers" and the foolishness of trying to intimidate an officer, but $#%@#, Jeffery C went & beat me to it! Only thing I can add to what he has already said is that not all officers have an actual "badge number." When in doubt, just ask the officer's name. With the date, time, and officer name, you really have all of the information you need to identify the officer.
Good work Jeffery C.
2006-11-17 13:00:00 · answer #3 · answered by R_SHARP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of course it is in big print on thier badge, so just look.
Next if you get a ticket, the officer puts thier badge number on it also ( sometimes called officer number)
But yes a officer will give you his number, if this is done in a negitive manner, of course the officer can also give you a closer look as to what they are doing also.
If you really want to make the officers day, ask them, "don't you know who I am?" I know they know who I am now, since I normally write them more tickets just for saying that.
2006-11-17 12:52:08 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi An Officer does not have to give his name, however you can identify him or her using their shoulder or collar numbers, these are unique to the officer at the time, if that officer moves dept or location then that shoulder number can change. Warrant number is far more unique as its that officers particular number but its only for legal use such as making an arrest etc. If you were a bit more observative you would have seen that they have a name badge too as most forces make it mandatory to wear one.
2016-05-21 23:48:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, and I must differ with some of the things JefferyC said but won't go into that here. If a citizen asks for a badge number then the officer SHOULD give that information after all, don't they essentially serve us? There is absolutely nothing wrong with asking for that information, nothing at all. I have given mine to several individuals taking care to spell my name for them to ensure they get it right. When a plain clothes officer talks with you he/she should always present their credentials so that you can verify they are who they say they are. So ask away
2006-11-17 14:00:08 · answer #6 · answered by Leigh P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you ask the right cop he may actually remove the badge from his uniform and smash you in the forehead with it, effectively leaving the image of his badge number. All you need is a mirror to read it.
2006-11-17 12:33:18 · answer #7 · answered by JBEW 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-11-17 13:29:12 · answer #8 · answered by hunterentertainment 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and they are obligated to give it to you by law. This is their a part of their identification.In reality, they probably will hesitate to give it yo you and try and harass you for asking to see their badge.
2006-11-17 12:16:42 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not? A police office can't arrest you for asking a question. Well, I suppose if you were trying to bribe him/her or something.
2006-11-17 11:22:22 · answer #10 · answered by bgii_2000 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋