0
Yes.
Answer
Yes They must be armed more than or equal to the criminals in order to protect the public.
Wiki User
∙ 2011-09-06 20:38:54
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Under what authority do police officers carry knives?
The same authority that enables them to carry firearms.
Can a special police officer carry a gun?
Depends on the regulations where you are. Many Special Police Officers DO have the same authority as city or county police officers, but for specialized areas. Some of them DO carry firearms.
Should police in Britain be armed?
Contrary to popular belief, the police in England ARE armed. Most departments have armed-response officers on duty at all times. Most supervisors carry firearms in their vehicles, as well. While it is true that not ALL officers carry firearms on duty, there is considerable disagreement as to whether this should be changed.
Can New York City school safety officers carry off-duty?
No. NYC school safety officers are not police officers, and are not permitted to carry firearms on or off duty.
Why do not NYC hospital police officers carry firearms?
For the actual answer, you will have to check with the departments in question. In some cases, due to congestion, and extremely close proximity to others, officers do not carry firearms. This is the case with correctional officers working inside prisons.
Do DIA Officers carry firearms?
No
Do CIA Officers carry firearms?
No
Are detectives such as a DCI or a DI allowed to use firearms in certain situations in the UK?
In the United Kingdom, certain police officers are qualified to carry firearms.
Do volunteer police officers carry guns?
Volunteer police officers are usually called reserve or auxiliary police. Not all states or agencies have reserves, and some employ some or all of them in a non-sworn capacity where they do not have powers of arrest or carry firearms. More commonly, reserve or auxiliary police officers and sheriff's deputies have training similar to regularly-salaried officers, wear the same uniform and equipment, including firearms, and have the same powers of arrest while on duty. Most do not have these same police powers while off duty, although regular police officers do.
What type of firearm do british police carry?
British Police services have there firearms units which officers within are armed with the standard police equipment (CS spray, baton, cuffs and the protective clothing). In addition these officers will carry tasers, additional protective clothing and be armed with the Glock 17 self loading pistols as sidearms, and the Heckler and Koch MP5 carbines as primary. In addition to this certain forces for example the Metropolitan service have higher trained officers known as Specialist Firearms Officers or SFO's who undertake additional training and may carry and be trained in a more varied selection of firearms.
What do constables look like?
In most cases, constables look like police officers. They often have the power to arrest but usually do not carry firearms.
Can cuny peace officers carry firearms off duty?
NO
