What can't cops do?

Answer 1

The cops can't search you without your consent unless they suspect you're armed or etc. They can't enter/search your house without your consent even if they think you have illegal stuff there; they need a search warrant first. The police can't search your car without probable cause or your consent; they also can't have a dog sniff your car without probable cause or consent. If they do, it is ILLEGAL and you should file a complaint or sue. Visit the below website:

Another View: The question is actually M-U-C-H too broad to be answered in specifics. The above answer is far from being comprehensive - as well as being partially incorrect. There is no prohibition against using drug-sniffing dogs to "scout" your vehicle from the exterior.

Answer 2

Cops can't make up the law. They have to follow the law as it is written in the law books and as interpreted by the courts. Police officers are supposed to be trained on the law, both early in their careers as cadets and later they get updates on the law every year in special classes for re-certification.

Cops are not allowed to violate your civil rights, such as your rights under the 1st Amendment (free speech, freedom to gather and assemble), the 2nd Amendment (right to bear arms), the 4th Amendment (freedom from unreasonable or warrant-less searches or seizures), etc. Cops are forbidden from hurting people as punishment. They can use force to arrest people, but only that much force that really is required to arrest somebody. They are not allowed to punish people for crimes. That's what courts and corrections systems are for.

Answer 3

Police officers cannot do anything that is prohibited by federal, state, and local laws, or department policy.