If the police see some one committing a crime but are on there way to investigate a crime do they stop or go to the one they were on their way to?
2006-12-18 17:16:17 · 12 answers · asked by love me or leave me 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
they might keep on going...but they might call for back up to investiage
2006-12-19 00:00:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking they would stop and prevent the crime in progress before going on to investigate a crime that has already been committed and is "over".
2006-12-19 01:22:28 · answer #2 · answered by RangerEsq 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They would take immediate action to stop a crime in progress rather that go to a crime that has already been committed. They can radio for assistance with there first call.
2006-12-20 14:30:22 · answer #3 · answered by Tom M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on the crime the are going to investigate and the crime they witness.
2006-12-19 07:47:48 · answer #4 · answered by Judge Dredd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will report it over the communications device and ask for orders: To stop current crime or to ignore and have another officer handle it
2006-12-19 01:24:12 · answer #5 · answered by Mezmerize 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it probably depends on the severity of the crime being committed. They would probably choose based on the seriousness of the two crimes.
2006-12-19 01:19:12 · answer #6 · answered by Tru Warrior 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what kind of call they are going to. If you're en route to an armed robbery, you are not going to stop and write somebody a ticket for allowing a dog to run at large.
2006-12-19 01:19:00 · answer #7 · answered by dogguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah its relitive. which one is worse? or mabye dispatch has already sent a crusier to that scene. or time may be a factor as well. they may want to ignore the one they see so they can finish the doughnut s and coffee, haha kidding.
2006-12-19 01:40:53 · answer #8 · answered by Kevy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
police are alert for any crime
2006-12-19 01:18:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
They should respond to what they believe is the more serious call.
2006-12-19 08:28:28 · answer #10 · answered by Keith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess they go with the highest priority.
2006-12-19 01:20:05 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋