Hypothetical: felon in same house

[IrishJoe3]

I thought all CA LEO's were required to be armed at all times. I know it is often honored in the breach, but I think that is policy.

Law no, dept policy, maybe.

[BigDogatPlay]

We are prohibited from associating with a known felon, the only exception if family where you will inevitably bump into them from time to time at family functions.

The other exemption is while engaged in an ongoing investigation.

Ya... if anything, the issue would be more harsh for the LEO than for a regular private citizen.

It always makes me smile a bit when it's pointed out, correctly in this case, that there really is a different standard for LEOs. While it so often seems that we are treated 'special', typically that special treatment involves no use of lube when the department comes up our stovepipes.

I thought all CA LEO's were required to be armed at all times. I know it is often honored in the breach, but I think that is policy.

There is no requirement in the law that a peace officer be armed at all times. I seriously doubt that there is any department in this state still mandating that in their policy as it would make a serious pay and hours problem. Requiring me to be armed means that I would be required to take peace officer action 24/7... which means I am on duty 24/7.

Think that overtime bill is big now?

[bigb0886]

Very helpful thanks everybody

[bcj128]

The other exemption is while engaged in an ongoing investigation.

Well said.

[BobB35]

Yeah, I don't think so. Said LEO would be required by policy of most departments to immediately notify his/her department of the situation. Mst department policies prohibit association with felons. Some departments, it will get you terminated.

And, in my opinion, any LEO worth his salt who associates with a felon, isn't with his salt.


And, in the OP's post, there is only an arrest for a felony, NOT a conviction. Huge difference there.

LEO would not get any special treatment, only extra scrutiny here. Sadly, your vain attempt to show special treatment to LE backfires here.

Ah yes, that makes a lot of sense becasue in the state of CA the definition of a Felon is limited to Thugs, rapists, and murders.....what a joke this state has become...when mere possession of some scary looking metal and plastic tube is considered a felony and people get convicted for it. Thing that are felonies in this state are perfectly legal in 40 others. Of course our resident LEO apologist then thinks that anyone who associate with some who is convicted of one of these "felonies" isn't worth their "salt". Hmm how about those LEO that kill people under color of authority, abuse their privileges under color of authority, commit real Felonies under color of authority aren't worth their Salt. What an F'nn joke this state has become, but we get the govt we deserve....

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Guy 2 gets charged with several felonies including weapons charges but is out on bail.

Guy has only been charged with felonies not convicted. I think the matter changes if he is convicted of a felony

[Ron-Solo]

Ah yes, that makes a lot of sense becasue in the state of CA the definition of a Felon is limited to Thugs, rapists, and murders.....what a joke this state has become...when mere possession of some scary looking metal and plastic tube is considered a felony and people get convicted for it. Thing that are felonies in this state are perfectly legal in 40 others. Of course our resident LEO apologist then thinks that anyone who associate with some who is convicted of one of these "felonies" isn't worth their "salt". Hmm how about those LEO that kill people under color of authority, abuse their privileges under color of authority, commit real Felonies under color of authority aren't worth their Salt. What an F'nn joke this state has become, but we get the govt we deserve....

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot? Did I come in and attack you? You obviously don't have a clue how hard it is to get convicted of a felony in this state. You come in and rant about LE "abusing" their authority like I support it.

I believe that any LEO who violates the trust placed in them deserves to face the fullest extent of the law and department policy. I have said that many times.

Show me where I have ever supported any LEO who has committed an act of misconduct. Your insinuations are inappropriate. Argue your point with facts and keep your personal attacks to yourself.

[Wherryj]

Why does it have to be a LEO, let's make it an average citizen.

Does it make a difference if it's a hypothetical LEO or a real LEO?