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This how to properly engage with police when they do suspicious things. We were riding by on bikes and noticed hes hiding his name and has no badge number. SO we decided to ask him. He did not answer, we asked a ranking officer is that policy? The LT. quickly went about fixing his attitude. This is a common practice among cops at occupy's around the US .That way he/she cannot be named or referenced if he participates in police miss-conduct . Its in most police departments policies that all officers in uniform must show some form of identification. OPD does not wear badges with #'s, how do we hold anyone accountable?
Originally posted by Kali74
I don't know, it's a tough call. In a way I can't blame an officer for wanting to protect their families,[/quote]
you mean protect themselves from ligitation stemming from illegal acts?
so where is MY annonimity? are Cops the only victims of crimes?
since when are they any more worthy of privacy than I am?
That's one some one sided ignorant excuse.. protecting their faminiles from retaliation nfrom victims of criminal abuse by the cop.
that's why this practice of posting private information of officers isn't a good idea I don't think. Don't give excuses to those who would abuse their power.edit on 5-11-2011 by Kali74 because: (no reason given)
There is no oversight. Are you insane thinking this is acceptable?
You cannot discuss LEO oversight without acknowledging abuse by police.
Here's a fact you forgot to mention:
When someone is arrested, the COP MUST list his name in order to bring any charges.
No cop name = No Accuser = no charges can be filed = no crime = no arrest can be made.
You have legal right to face your accuser. Period.
No anonimity is accepted in court on the part of the accusing officer.
That is their JOB.
These are facts.
So.. Hidden names and badge number = no arrests = why the hell are they out there?
There is only ONE reason a uniformed officerfhides his identity... to hide his criminal activity.
The truth will set you free.