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A "paddy wagon" is a pejorative name for the means to transport a plurality of drunken Irishmen, and it would be found in the police motor pool, assigned to the operations division.
The politically correct name is simply "wagon" or "prisoner transport."
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Why is a paddy wagon called a paddy wagon?
There are 2 answers to this, there where many Irish in the police force on the east coast so when there was trouble they needed a wagon so they would say call the paddy wagon, the other answer is they needed a wagon because they would usually fill it up with the Irish.
What division in a police department investigates police corruption?
Typically, the Internal Affairs division in a police department is responsible for investigating allegations of police corruption and misconduct. They work independently to ensure transparency and accountability within the department.
How many military police were in a rifle company?
None. A Rifle Company was part of an Infantry Regiment which was part of an Infantry Division. The Military Police were attached directly to the HeadQuarters of the Division and it was a MP Company. So the Division HQ would assign MP's as needed to handle Prisoners or direct traffic or as they were needed.
Who would you contact after hours with child abuse?
Your local Children's Division/Division of Family Services should have a 24-hour hotline to call. You can also call the police at any time.
Who informs the wife of a police officer of their death when they are killed in the line of duty?
In a big city it would probably be the highest ranking officer in that division like a captain. In a small city or town the chief of police or sheriff would notify.
What is it called when you connect a horse to a wagon?
You would hitch a horse to a wagon.
How old is Paddy Chayefsky?
Paddy Chayefsky was born on January 29, 1923 and died on August 1, 1981. Paddy Chayefsky would have been 58 years old at the time of death or 92 years old today.
Why would local police dept leave business card on your door with name division subpoena and clerk on it?
If someone blames you for bending their liscense plates
In what state would you be in if you were looking at paddy hannan statue?
In Banana land
What is the word wagon in Spanish?
Wagon in Spanish is: carro. A children's toy would be: carretilla.
What is crop grown in the paddy fields?
Rice is grown in waterlogged paddy fields. I doubt if any other food crop would be grown after the rice has been harvested.
How would the movement of the wagon be affected if she pulled harded on the wagon?
charge the frat of the speed of the person.
