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Is it illegal to handcuff someone if they did something wrong such as start a fight or theft something and you are not in the police force?
LukeIrvingAyers
No its called a citazens arrest as long as you tell the police and have evidence of what they have done its not wrong
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Do police handcuff when someone is arrested?
Yes, almost universally.
Is it illegal to handcuff someone if they did something wrong such as starting a fight or thieving and you are not the police?
Yes. If they are not the police then they have no legal right to handcuff you.Added: While the above is 'generally' a true statement, it is not 100% true in all circumstances. For instance: store security personnel - security guards assigned to protect a specific property - etc, CAN restrain you in some manner if you are resisting their authority, or they believe you may assault them, while you await the arrival of sworn law enforcement officers (i.e.: the "real" police).
Where can replica police handcuffs be purchased?
There are several places where someone can buy replica police handcuffs. Some possible options are Amazon, eBay, Handcuff Warehouse and Police Supplies.
Is it illegal to lie to the police to get someone else into trouble?
Yes, it is. This is usually called something like "filing a false report".
How do I report strangers for harassment?
People cannot be illegal. If you want to report illegal activity, contact the police.
Who do you call about someone selling drugs?
If it's illegal drugs: the police.
Who can I contact about someone selling illegal drugs?
Your local police station...
Who use a uniform and handcuff?
I think it is a police as polices use Handcuffs. But the uniform I'm not too sure.
Is it considered a threat to a police officer by saying to him that you will have his job for doing something considered illegal?
It's not illegal to tell a police officer you're going to get him fired. It's just stupid.
What do you do when someone hits you with something?
That is asault and you can call the police.
Can police search your vehicle without consent if you are under 18?
If the police have "probable cause"., meaning that they may believe there is something illegal, they can.
How do you report someone for paying to have an illegal immigrat brought into the country?
report to the police or their social workers or someone you think can help you
