The bastards do it all the time! It's not legal.
In 2013, 105 Law Enforcement Officers died in the line of duty in America. This number also includes Police and Corrections Officers.
In most jurisdictions police officers retain their powers when off-duty or on leave from work. They must however carry valid police identification if carrying out any policing act. Which is why police offices on suspension have to hand in their badge.
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no police officers can take you away from family and friends
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Bridge and Tunnel Officers (TBTA Officers) are the Police force for the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority. TBTA Officers have Peace Officer powers throughout NYS on duty and off duty.
The most officers killed in the line of duty was on September 11, 2001 while responding to the terrorist attack.
It may depend on the area, but generally, no, there is not. However, local police officers are generally considered "Essential employees", meaning that the city will do whatever necessary to ensure that the department is operational. It also boils down to crime-control. If the police department closed at 5 PM every day, then common criminals will wait until 6 PM to commit crimes. Even if it were the case, officers, even when "off duty", aren't necessarily "off duty". Officers can be called in from home at any time, and possess the same legal authority (for the most part) even while not wearing a uniform.
Yes, police officers typically carry firearms as part of their duty to maintain public safety and enforce the law.
If you are asking how many were killed during the attack and immediate aftermath, the total number was 60.Number of NYPD officers: 23Number of Port Authority police officers: 37The number of officers (both on duty and off duty) who actually responded to, and were on the scene during and after the attacks can probably never accurately be known.See below link:
That would be up to departmental policy.