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| Traffic stop and search | 6/27/2008 |
Q: Last evening I received a call from a friend stating that she had been stopped for a taillight being ...
A: Keeping in mind that I have no idea where you are or the laws in your State, there is no set ...
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| Traffic stop and search | 6/27/2008 |
Q: Last evening I received a call from a friend stating that she had been stopped for a taillight being ...
A: If there was an equipment violation, that is probable cause for the traffic stop. As for the ...
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| screenwriter with question | 5/27/2008 |
Q: Martin:I am writing a screenplay and want to stay as close to realism as possible. If an FBI agent ...
A: OK, I'm guessing, but it would seem to me that it would be a joint investigation. The Internal ...
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| co-operation between small town / big city police depts | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I'm a published writer working on a novel set in a fictional small town (upstate New York). There's ...
A: If I were doing it, I would contact the NYPD for assistance. There is no way a small town is going ...
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| i am 16 years old and i want to become a detective.. | 3/11/2008 |
Q: im 16 and i am really interested in becoming a detective. I want to be in the special vitims unit. ...
A: Detectives are cops for years before they are chosen to be promoted to detective. Its not a job you ...
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| hi | 3/3/2008 |
Q: a guy from georgia who is formerly of missouri, came to new york with his girlfriend, i was mildly ...
A: Go see your local Police Department. There are at least 2 crimes here (provided your information on ...
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| Correct Procedure | 12/29/2007 |
Q: Hey, Mike- I'm helping a friend do some research for a crime drama, and want to be sure law ...
A: Sorry but I can't help with this at all other than to say if I were the officer, I would respond to ...
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| drug question | 10/8/2007 |
Q: Mr. Martin, Thank you so much for your time. I am 100% sure that my neighbor sells drugs. It ...
A: There are a number of things you can do, but they all involve using your name and getting involved. ...
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| Radar procedures for speeding | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I would like to know if the police car containing the radar gun is required to be still (parked) at ...
A: Yes, it is known as moving radar. Also, you can be clocked from the front or back of the patrol ...
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| Police Interview | 4/30/2007 |
Q: My husband has been trying to get with the police department for the past 3 years. He has filled ...
A: I probably can't help much, but he should wear a suit and it wouldn't hurt for him to have a copy of ...
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| departmental policies/meds | 4/15/2006 |
Q: What say you? i am beginning my career in law enforcement and i have a few more questions... I'm ...
A: I really don't think I can help a lot. I have never been involved in the hiring process other than ...
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| Procedural question for novel | 11/18/2005 |
Q: Mike -- I am an author and have a procedural/legal question for you. Can someone be arrested for ...
A: It is possible that the verbal threats are an arrestable offense, but as soon as he touched her, he ...
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| credit report check | 10/25/2005 |
Q: Hey, I have a quick question about the credit check: I don't have anything major like a ...
A: Each department has different standards, and I have no idea what those standards are for the ...
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| reporting | 9/25/2005 |
Q: I was told by the police on the scene of a sexual assualt to not to report the incident, so I never ...
A: I can't understand why any cop would tell you not to report any kind of assault, let alone a sexual ...
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| Law Enforcement | 5/24/2005 |
Q: Mr. Martin, I am writing a story and it deals with two foreigners who sneak into the US. The US ...
A: To answer the last question first, I have no idea what the "head guy" would be called. The exact ...
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| Multiple car pileup procedure question | 5/18/2005 |
Q: I am writing a short story in which murderers are transporting bodies in their car's trunk, and are ...
A: I can only answer for what takes place in my state (Iowa) but the first concern would be the ...
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| Unlicensed driving | 1/12/2005 |
Q: Mike,about 1 yr ago I was involved in an auto accident in which the other driver was at fault, but ...
A: Ed, you're a better man than I. I would already be doing this. I would also be in contact with the ...
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| The job | 10/29/2004 |
Q: this question is more of a personal nature than professional. What do you like about being a police ...
A: I most liked the fact that I could help other people, and that I could take people off the street ...
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| police salary | 9/25/2004 |
Q: i am going to graduate high school next year and im thinking about becoming a police officer, i ...
A: No, cops don't make good money. It's a low paying job that you do because you love it. That's the ...
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| NYPD lifestyle | 8/25/2004 |
Q: I am a 26-year-old male who lives in NYC (Brooklyn). I am currently a candidate for the NYPD and ...
A: This situation is not unusual. I suggest you find someone on NYPD who's wife will talk to your lady ...
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| Children | 8/25/2004 |
Q: I'm not sure if this is within your listed areas of expertise, but in case it is, I hope you won't ...
A: This would vary from state to state, but here in Iowa, the initial approach to the children would ...
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| Missing Child Procedure | 7/18/2004 |
Q: Mr. Martin - I am doing some research for a screenplay I'm writing. At the center of the story is ...
A: All I can say is in Iowa, the police become involved the minute the child is reported missing. No ...
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| legal procedures during a murder investigation | 7/13/2004 |
Q: I am writing a fictional piece wherein a senior detective is trying to catch a serial killer. he's ...
A: Chantal, I can't speak for LA as I live and work in small town Iowa. But, it would seem to me that ...
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| Left the scene? | 5/19/2004 |
Q: If I was tapped while driving home yesterday with very minimal damage if any at all and didn't get ...
A: There is normally a time requirement to report a noninjury accident. I am in Iowa, so I don't know ...
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| Police procedure re: hunting accidents | 2/7/2004 |
Q: I am an unpublished author writing a short scene about hunters killed in northern Minnesota. If, ...
A: In Iowa, hunting accidents are investigated by the DNR (Department of Natural Resources) and not the ...
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| Police busting a high-school party | 10/8/2003 |
Q: I live in Maryland and am interested in certain police procedures when it comes to busting a high ...
A: Matt, I live in Iowa and can only speak for the way things work here. If the police are not given ...
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| Police Training | 5/6/2003 |
Q: My name is Patrick Duffy, I am a third year journalism student from Staffordshire University. I have ...
A: Patrick, good luck on your project. I will answer as best I can, but you must remember, these ...
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