If your a cop, are you allowed to carry a concealed weapon? I know that a normal citizen has to get a permit but i wasn't sure if cops got an automatic "permit"??
2007-07-09 03:50:09 · 12 answers · asked by Silent.K 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
As a retired officer I would tell you that by statute, you are authorized to carry concealed weapons; the restrictions would be air travel as Then you would need to notify the airline in writing your traveling with a weapon and they in turn would greet you and board you first.
Absent the writen persmission to carry a firearm on aircraft I suspect the officer would be arrested at the gate like anyone else as Airlines do not like suprises either.
2007-07-09 05:06:05 · answer #1 · answered by Adonai 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you're a Police Officer your badge and identification are automatically a 'concealed weapons permit.' It is implied with your status as a State Peace Officer. In most cases you are required by law to carry a concealed weapon while not on duty.
2007-07-09 03:54:23 · answer #2 · answered by blursd2 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In the US in 2004 the law enforcement personal protection act was passed into federal law. It basically states that a law enforcement officer off duty can carry a concealed weapon. He must also have his law enforcement identification card issued by the city, state, county, or federal government. And also have valid qualifications by that law enforcement agencies standards. Their are some other requirements but cannot recall them at this time.
2007-07-09 03:58:36 · answer #3 · answered by cutiessailor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No they are not!
Section 12a of the Act, as added by 1964 PA 216, has long provided that the licensure provisions of section 6 do not apply to various classes of persons, including peace officers who are regularly employed and paid by a police agency of the United States, this state, or a political subdivision. That exemption is continued in the current version of the Act. As most recently amended by 2000 PA 381, section 12a of the Act provides, in pertinent part, that:
The requirements of this act for obtaining a license to carry a concealed pistol do not apply to any of the following:
(a) A peace officer of a duly authorized police agency of the United States or of this state or a political subdivision of this state, who is regularly employed and paid by the United States or this state or of a subdivision of this state, except a township constable. [Emphasis added.]
2007-07-09 03:55:27 · answer #4 · answered by cantcu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They can carry 24/7 as commissioned police officers, no other permits needed.
2007-07-09 13:32:49 · answer #5 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, department identification qualifies as an exemption to needing a permit.
2007-07-09 05:14:03 · answer #6 · answered by zebj25 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes a cop can carry his gun off duty( badge and ID are like ccw permit)...a cop is always "on duty"
2007-07-09 03:58:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually, yes. but it depends on what the department you work for wants you to do. but as a police officer, your on duty 24/7. that is, if you see a felony anywhere in the state of your employment, your supposed to act as a police officer.
i carry my glock all the time.
2007-07-09 04:41:09 · answer #8 · answered by Kevy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cops apply the same way but are normally approved because of their job.
2007-07-09 03:55:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
im not sure how the law enforcement works so maybe
2007-07-09 03:58:23 · answer #10 · answered by Ichigo 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋