Crime, Police & Fire (2024)

FAQs

Should you ever answer police questions? ›

In general, you do not have to talk to law enforcement officers (or anyone else), even if you do not feel free to walk away from the officer, you are arrested, or you are in jail. You cannot be punished for refusing to answer a question. It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer before agreeing to answer questions.

It is the prosecutor who needs evidence. The prosecutor will not charge the person without evidence. Sometimes that means that the police will arrest someone and then have to let that person go free if the prosecutor will not press charges at that point.

Answer: 1. I want to become a Police Officer because I am deeply committed to serving and protecting my community. The idea of contributing to public safety and making a positive impact on people's lives is a strong motivator for me.

Expert-Verified Answer. Police officials prefer the rotten apple theory because d) it allows them to blame a few individuals without having to investigate larger problems in a department.

You have the constitutional right to remain silent. In general, you do not have to talk to law enforcement officers (or anyone else), even if you do not feel free to walk away from the officer, you are arrested, or you are in jail. You cannot be pun- ished for refusing to answer a question.

You have the right to remain silent. For example, you do not have to answer any questions about where you are going, where you are traveling from, what you are doing, or where you live.

The grand jury listens to the prosecutor and witnesses, and then votes in secret on whether they believe that enough evidence exists to charge the person with a crime.

Under U.S. law, a defendant is considered innocent until proven guilty. Reasonable doubt stems from insufficient evidence. If it cannot be proved without a doubt that the defendant is guilty, that person should not be convicted.

Insufficient evidence refers to a situation where the prosecution does not have enough proof to convince a judge or jury of the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. This can include a lack of physical evidence, unreliable witness testimony, or evidence that does not directly link the defendant to the crime.

The weaknesses of the police include their tendency to use high levels of violence in carrying out their operations and their susceptibility to multiple forms of corruption. They are also often viewed as the protectors of the status quo and are unpopular with opponents of the government and poorer communities.

What questions do they ask at a police oral board? ›

The real purpose is to seek what are called admissions to crimes and/statements against interest. If you are charged with a crime, these statements will almost certainly be used against you.

The most common type of police corruption is the acceptance of bribes from those who deal in the vices of gambling, prostitution, illegal drinking, and the illegal use of drugs.

The role of the police, as one component of the criminal justice system, is multifaceted and includes responding to emergency calls, patrolling, and investigating crimes, depending on the level of government they serve (local, state, or federal). The most controversial task of the police is to enforce the law.

This article describes the Enterprise Theory of Investigation (ETI), the standard investigative model that the FBI uses in conducting investigations against major criminal organizations.

When a police officer asks where you are coming from, they are looking for evidence to support the possibility that you have or are committing a crime or whether or not you are a threat to public safety. This creates a baseline that they will later write down in a police report.

In general in the US you have no legal right to know. As I said above this can vary by state. If you are later charged with a crime and prosecuted you have a right to confront all witnesses against you. If the person who made the initial report is a witness for the prosecution then you'll know.

In the criminal investigation, the officer has the same constitutional protections as any other citizen, and can refuse to answer any questions about the incident. In the internal investigation, the officer must answer all questions or be charged with insubordination.

If you go as far as making a false report under oath, you could be charged with perjury. In extreme cases, perjury can be a federal crime. If you are ever under oath, it's crucial that you tell the truth.