Look up anyone's drivers license info that they choose?
My friend had a city cop look up her drivers license info before they were supposed to go out on a date. Can he do that??
2007-10-23 06:44:24 · 12 answers · asked by Miss Kim 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
In my own jurisdiction there are two specific resources used to obtain drivers license information.
Both sources are for law enforcement purposes only.
Giving detailed information about an individual would most likely be a violation of the system.
As for "John E's" comment, officers ARE "licensed" or "POST" certified by the state. Inability to maintain standards revokes the certifications.
The systems are not there for "dating background checks" and as such any unauthorized use can prompt punitive action.
2007-10-23 07:01:30 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Sure they can.
Not really illegal here since all the information is considered "public", however most departments have policies against such things. Getting caught doing it results in a slap on the wrist...or in the case of a coworker, a call from the Secret Service when he ran a president through the database for giggles.
2007-10-23 14:09:46 · answer #2 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually,any law enforcement officer can randomly look up anyone's license plate say while at a traffic light or stop sign,or even while driving down the road. If that cop had been caught by his sergeant,he'd be facing a write up for abusing his authority.
2007-10-23 13:54:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think there's a law against it or anything, probably not exactly textbook but not illegal either. To be honest, with as many crazy things that people try to do to harass cops I don't blame him at all. He propbably wanted to make sure she wasn't underage, a criminal, press, etc. Lots of people don't respect cops like they should, and as a result we have to always be on the offensive.
2007-10-23 14:28:27 · answer #4 · answered by Josh 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not really, but he just wanted to know maybe she is a criminal or under age or anything else like that. Make sure your friend checks on his marriage status, I had one friend cop thank god it didn't get far, but I found out that he was married w 3 kids
2007-10-23 13:48:34 · answer #5 · answered by bad person 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, legally, they can't do that.
Unfortunately, police quickly learn how convenient it is to abuse their power and authority.
They also enjoy the fact that their supervisors (as well as the courts) generally back them up, and that most of the citizens that they "protect and serve" naively believe that most police officers are honest.
The thumbs downs that I receive from both cops in denial, as well as trusting citizen types, should prove my point.
2007-10-23 14:05:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
they're not supposed to. She should stay away from him. sounds like a crooked cop maybe even a stalker if he's that concerned already. he should also be reported to his supervisor. It's a definite abuse of power
2007-10-23 13:54:00 · answer #7 · answered by hunting4junk 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
he can, but he is not supposed to, they are only supposed to look up things for info on crimes and stuff, that is just not right he shouldn't of done that
2007-10-23 13:53:38 · answer #8 · answered by holly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Police officers often do anything they want. They base this on the idea that they don'e have anything to worry about; except losing their job.
It is difficult to deal with people who don't have anything to worry about.
I think they should have a state license before they can work for a county or city. That way they would have something to worry about.
2007-10-23 13:55:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 5⤋
He is a crook and no one mines. By law what he did is consider breaking the law.
2007-10-23 14:26:47 · answer #10 · answered by John 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋