Can a city police officer pull someone over out his jurisdiction, for example out in the county.
2007-10-09 06:30:59 · 7 answers · asked by The Big Bossman 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Depends on what State you are talking about. There are some East Coast States where Officers in Townships, Villages, etc have zero jurisdiction outside of their respective areas, but where I worked, in California, a Peace Officer has jurisdiction in the entire State. Meaning I could follow someone from San Diego to Eureka and still stop them legally. However, it is common courtesy to involve the local Agency if you are doing something in their area and out of yours.
When I worked for a Cali Sheriff's Dept, I worked in a substation that was literallly at the end of the County. We routinely got asked by the neighboring Sheriff's Dept to help out, handle calls, etc in their areas as we were much closer and the need was urgent.
2007-10-09 06:38:11 · answer #1 · answered by Rottluver 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Only if he witnessed a violation within his jurisdiction but to effect a safe stop allowed the violating vehicle to continue until he determined a safe area was available.
If this was a county police officer he could stop you anywhere in the state.
2007-10-09 06:54:14 · answer #2 · answered by Charlie Fingers 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In most states, cops have state wide jurisdiction, some like NC do not. Usually you operate only in your area, but can take action if something happens in front of you. Also your department may have more restrictive policies regarding what you should do outside of your primary jurisdiction.
2007-10-09 06:39:09 · answer #3 · answered by Magic Matt 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So what happened? It may depend on the state.
Basically to answer your question is yes. In CA the department may restrict when an officer can take action. As far as the law states, an officer is sworn to uphold the laws of the state. Therefore he is authorized to take action anywhere in the state that he/she works. He/she can be thousands of miles away from their city of employment and make an arrest.
2007-10-09 07:37:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
THERE IS NEVER AN OUT OF JURISDICTION CLAUSE FOR AN OFFICER AS LONG AS THE TICKET IS WRITTEN TO THE PROPER DISTRICT COURT OF SAID JURISDICTION. POLICE ARE SWORN TO A 24/7 CODE AGAINST CRIME IN ALL AREAS OF THE 50 STATES.
2007-10-09 06:47:48 · answer #5 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Like everyone said, depends on the state. Need more information.
2007-10-09 08:19:05 · answer #6 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
generally yes if they had probably cause to believe a crime was committed.
2007-10-09 06:35:55 · answer #7 · answered by Barry C 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋