Is it really okay for a cop to cuss at me?can i report a cop for doing that?can i cuss back?
2007-12-11 06:42:16 · 16 answers · asked by ashley 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you've made an officer so mad he's swearing at you, your best course of action is to shut up and get out of it as fast as possible; and call the station later.
2007-12-11 06:45:32 · answer #1 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Awkward, I'm from Michigan and it really is illegal to cuss in front of women and children. Don't cuss back, if you are a woman or have a child in the car you can file a complaint later - but remember the cop knows who you are and where you are. Cops are just people some are really good and some aren't.
2007-12-11 19:00:20 · answer #2 · answered by margo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can report anything you want to.
Cussing back at the cop can get you cited for disorderly conduct.
It is not okay for the cop to cuss at you. If you feel striongly about it, report it to his superiors.
2007-12-11 14:45:40 · answer #3 · answered by Stuart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can cuss back, it's not a government law. Just don't say God's name in vein in case it's a Christian or something. They can cuss at you, but it would be better for you if you didn't cuss back. Try to report him if it would make you feel better.
2007-12-11 14:47:16 · answer #4 · answered by Band RULES!!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not professional at all. You have the right to file a formal complaint with his office. Show you have a little class; don't cuss back.
2007-12-11 14:46:32 · answer #5 · answered by claudiacake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not OK for him to cuss at you and no you should not cuss him back. Without a wittiness then it's your word against his and I'm sure you can guess who would win.
2007-12-11 14:47:08 · answer #6 · answered by tn2vegas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't cuss back, but no it's not okay....
You should tell your lawyer that he cussed at you!
I am from Michigan and in Michigan it is illegal for men to swear in front of women and children in public......
2007-12-11 14:45:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
haven't you heard the cops on...well, COPS, that yell, "Get the f@#k out of the car!" Of course, it's bleeped, but they do. Cops seem to be able to get away with things that would only get us in deeper. Like: It is completely legal for a cop to lie to you, but if you do, they go harder on you.
2007-12-11 14:47:45 · answer #8 · answered by primalclaws1974 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are human. They should not but they can and do and it is discgusting. I think they should be fired if they do.
If you cuss at him, you will get another ticket or charge against you....stupid huh, ok for them but not you.
You can report him, but all they are gonna do is tell him to be careful, no big deal. They don't care.
2007-12-11 14:46:49 · answer #9 · answered by tone 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah.. cops cuss at people all the time.. and no dont cuss back or youll get your a** whiped
2007-12-11 14:45:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋