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The same authority that enables them to carry firearms.
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Do city police officers have authority to issue citations on a Alabama state highway?
No, city police officers typically do not have authority to issue citations on state highways in Alabama. Jurisdiction for enforcing traffic laws on state highways usually falls under the Alabama State Troopers or State Highway Patrol. City police officers generally have authority within their own jurisdiction, which typically includes city streets and roads.
Where do police officers get their authority?
In a democratic society, the population gives its consent to the government that it elects, and that government appoints police officers. Therefore, police power derives from the society in general. In a dictatorial society, police power derives only from their weapons, since social consent is not required.
Can Department of Defense police carry a firearm off duty?
Normally DoD police are limited to wherever they are on duty, such as the base they are working on. However, DoD police officers may also be deputized by local police agencies or possess state-issued permits and carry under that authority.
What does the police captain do?
Generally speaking, the police captain supervises the officers under his or her command.
Can Silverton city police ticket in Marion county?
The answer to your question "Can Silverton city police ticket in Marion county?" is yes they can, infact officers of the Silverton Police can ticket anyone, anywhere in the state of Oregon, because under Oregon law. all Silverton police officers have jurisdiction anywhere in the state of Oregon, anytime 24 Hours a day regardless if they are on-duty or not, although Silverton police department policy may dictate weather or not they can use their authority when off-duty, but their department policy may say that they can use authority off-duty.
Why did some of Magellan officers rebel against his authority's?
They resented being under the command of a Portuguese. That is your answer.
What will happen to a police officer if he lies about being a police officer?
If you are referring to "undercover" officers, plainclothes detectives, or "tactical old clothes" officers, they are not lying to anyone because they are not under oath to tell the truth.
Can police officers drag you?
In the United States, police officers really can't just 'drag' you. However, they will pick you up and bring you to wherever they need you to go if you are under arrest or for another legitimate reason.
Is a truancy officer a police officer?
Where I live this is a little more complicated than you would think.Police officers are under the law "Peace Officers"There are several other Officers that are Peace Officers as well.Rail Way police, Highway patrol, Truancy etc.So you have to be careful because they have the same protection under the law as Police.Don't punch or spit on one, it doesn't go well.
Do military police officers open fire?
Military police officers are much deadlier than they are so yes they will open fire if the bad guys did not listen.Added: Military Police operate under an entirely different set of rules, regulations, standards and laws that civilian police agencies.
What are Ice Police?
I believe the questioner is asking about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)officers. They are Federal officers who formerly worked for two separate organizations (U.S. Bureau of Immigration -and- U.S. Customs Service). These organizations were combined under the Department of Homeland Security and became one agency with combined powers and authority.
What social class Do Police Officers fall under?
Police actually kind of have their own Social Class. They are considered there own diversity and there own culture.
