Curiousity
2006-12-21 13:26:21 · 21 answers · asked by ? 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It depends on the circumstances and situation the law enforcement officer is in. Naturally, he is not h going to whip out his ID when undercover.
2006-12-21 22:53:26 · answer #1 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the situation, if working as an undercover in a bonafide undercover operation they do not have to identify themselves as officers/agents/deputies while gathering info or intelligence. However, if the undercover wishes to serve a warrant or make an arrest he/she must identify him/herself as an officer/agent/deputy in order to do so legally.
2006-12-21 14:54:36 · answer #2 · answered by Die Fledermaus 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. They can absolutely lie about that.
Imagine the havoc that would result from having every undecover case worked fall apart because the officers had to say yes if the suspects asked them that...
Hope that helps-
Citicop.
2006-12-21 13:29:30 · answer #3 · answered by Citicop 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in the state of CA it is supposed to be against the law however that is one they break all the time ! Also if asked ANY employee at any level of government is supposed to give proper ID or be guilty of a misdemeanor that is from city all the way to federal !
2006-12-21 13:34:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do you mean if they're banging on your door and you're asking for id? Get a look at their badge. If you mean you see one on the street and ask them, then no. It might seem stupid, but imagine if they're working undercover and they're forced to announce they're an agent. Bad idea.
2006-12-21 13:35:13 · answer #5 · answered by Suse 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. The Supreme Court has ruled over and over that law enforcement has wide latitude when it comes to telling lies.
2006-12-21 13:30:14 · answer #6 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the situation. If they are serving a warrant then yes, if they are just on the street or undercover then no they do not.
2006-12-21 15:26:25 · answer #7 · answered by CharlieStr 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well it depends on the person who asks the question. example: if the chief police commisioners aks it then its ok
2006-12-21 19:42:47 · answer #8 · answered by Albert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are in uniform and on duty, yes they do and supply you thier badge number.
If they are off work, no they do not
If they are undercover, no they will deny it, curse the police and so on
2006-12-21 15:43:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
they must tell you they are a police officer no questions asked that the rules.
2006-12-21 14:36:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋