... and ask patrons to see their IDs. Isn't that illegal search?
2007-03-26 10:44:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Usually the liquor license states that police are allowed in any establishment that serves alcohol.
2007-03-26 12:34:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on why they are there. I the police are called for service at that particular bar for a disturbance or the like, they certainly have the right to ask the patrons for identification. In most case when a police officer asks a citizen for identification for legitimate law enforcement purposes, the citizen is required by law to produce his/her ID. If on the other hand, the police are just randomly entering bars and hassling people, there may be a cause to take some enforcement action against the police, as there may be issues of infringements on constitutional rights.
2007-03-26 18:36:51 · answer #2 · answered by Paul G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A private bar requires some sort of filter, like a person at the door and or a card, to sort out the general public. If the police officer doesn't have a membership card, they can try to intimidate somebody or they need a warrant.
2007-03-26 17:51:53 · answer #3 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No that is not illegal search even though at a private facility, it should be. Now, if the cops then begin to actually search the establishment, then they at least need "probable cause" to do so without a warrant.
2007-03-26 17:49:15 · answer #4 · answered by afreshpath_admin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean by a private bar? If you mean an establishment that I can walk into with out a membership card then that is not a private bar. Just because it is owned by someone does not mean that it is private. If you are talking about a place like the Elks Club or the Moose Lodge, then that is a different matter.
2007-03-26 18:08:09 · answer #5 · answered by nana4dakids 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, each State has a legal drinking age and laws that determine when a minor can be in a bar. Cop's have an obligation to check Id's in bars to insure everyone is of legal drinking age. Most States also have laws that mandate that citizens produce some form of identification when asked to so by Police.
2007-03-26 18:00:31 · answer #6 · answered by Michael 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Officers can go into bars for many reasons. In the town I work in there is a liquor commision. The bars are members of this. The bar owners pay our overtime for several downtine teams to work hireback details to ensure that their establishments are safe. If there was not a liquor commision officers could still go to bars to ensure that the liquor license issued is being respected or up to date. While inside the bar ID's can be check if there is resonable suspicion that a person is under age.
2007-03-26 22:15:40 · answer #7 · answered by wfsgymwear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a "private" bar is still a public place, it only restricts who can come in to memberships. The police can still come and check for selling to underage.And since this is for "members" or "private" they would be more aware of who they are serving, so less excuss for breaking the law
2007-03-26 23:43:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can, but they have to be from the Alocohol Tobacco, and Firearms Bureau of enforcement. Normal police need a reason to be there.
2007-03-26 17:49:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the Supreme Court ruled
2007-03-26 17:51:36 · answer #10 · answered by Love always, Kortnei 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋