what can the officer do?
can the officer hit the person?
2007-11-13 02:05:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Spitting is considered assault in most places. The officer can take defensive action which could include pepper spray, tasering, restraint holds, or whatever other non-lethal alternatives are approved by their department.
If the spitter is found to be HIV positive, in many jurisdictions he or she can be charged with assault with a deadly weapon.
2007-11-13 02:14:54 · answer #1 · answered by thegubmint 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No, the persons actions do not justify hitting the person, but the officer may arrest the person for assault.
2007-11-14 12:19:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is assault and you will be arrested. Now if in the course of arrest the suspect does not comply, then s/he may be subject to the appropriate level of force.
2007-11-13 02:48:43 · answer #3 · answered by Kevy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think they can hit you but I know you will be taken to jail. That is definitely a DUMB MOVE!!
2007-11-13 02:15:04 · answer #4 · answered by jennyღ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is considered an assult.
Appropriate action can be taken.
2007-11-13 06:50:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No but they can cart your butt off to jail.
2007-11-13 02:09:25 · answer #6 · answered by christina h 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ANYONE MENTAL ENOUGH TO DO THAT NEEDS TO BE PUT IN JAIL
2007-11-13 02:58:21 · answer #7 · answered by leonard m 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That was a funny movie.
The cop would bust you if u did that.
2007-11-13 02:11:41 · answer #8 · answered by I hate Hillary Clinton 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋