The other day the cops came out to my house for a domestic dispute... (dont wanna get into details)
But anyways... i told an aunt what happened and shes very angry and wants to know whats going on...
I gave her the name of the cop that came out, my address, the time they came out ect. She called the none emergencie number for the cops and got the phone number of the cop that came out to our house...
She left him a voicemail asking whats happening ect.
If he calls my aunt back, can he tell her information about what happened? the incident and other things? or is there a privacy law? thanks so much!
2007-12-06 16:35:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It depends on your State....different states have data privacy laws that parallel the federal Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"). Your state version of the FOIA will probably guide whether the police can lawfully disclose the info you mentioned.
2007-12-06 17:42:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until you're found guilty, no.
Disclosure and the details should be kept private, at the police station, and should only be shared with the attorneys, agents, accused, etcetera. Some general info, like time, which officers attended, that sort of thing, the police often share.
However, I've had cops tell me, word for word, the contents of police reports over the phone, without proof that I was acting as legal agent. It really depends on how well the cop is trained.
2007-12-06 17:01:12 · answer #2 · answered by drusillaslittleboot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a report was filed then it is public record. He may tell her some details or direct her to the station where she can look ask for a police report. In more computerized cities you can even look them up online.
2007-12-06 16:49:34 · answer #3 · answered by huh? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Self-incrimination is a right under the constitution and the policemen cannot force a person to give information at will.
2007-12-06 16:48:36 · answer #4 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honestly, i sounds like you have a good aunt who cares for you very much. with regard to the privacy issue, how many cops to you think follow "rules " ? a majority are corrupt , even if they had such a law , it is unlikly that they would follow it.
2007-12-06 16:44:52 · answer #5 · answered by Mildred S 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
AS FAR AS I KNOW THEY SHOULDN'T GIVE OUT ANY INFO UNLESS THEY HAVE THE CRIME INCIDENT NUMBER OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT, AND THEY CAN'T EVEN WITH THE NUMBER IS SOMEONE MIGHT BE TRYING TO GET REVENGE OR SOMETHING.
2007-12-06 16:46:05 · answer #6 · answered by lisa.villarreal 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋