Cops and snitching

[Ron-Solo]

That is illegal for the officer to do..... Knowing the juveniles may come back with intent to harm or vandalize your property the officer made a huge mistake

Please cite the code section that makes this illegal. Let me know if you find it, but please don't hold your breath.

Hint, when you come into the LE forum, know what you are talking about, or you will get eaten alive.

[Ron-Solo]

fud

Huh? Do you even know what "fud" means?

[joefreas]

Fear Uncertainty and Doubt

I've had the police show up for some loud parties that I have hosted. When I ask them who called they NEVER say. This has happened a couple of times and they looked at me like I was retarded for even asking.

[lavgrunt]

That is illegal for the officer to do..... Knowing the juveniles may come back with intent to harm or vandalize your property the officer made a huge mistake

Completely and totally FALSE !!!

[cesarv]

In my old neighborhood in Los Angeles, this was THE main reason people did not report vandalism.

Don't know about this one. Never had to worry about it.

[nobody33]

I think if an officer threw a RP under the bus and told a suspect who called and pointed out their house it would be a violation of Marcy's Law. But that's just my rough interpretation and I'm sure some will disagree.

[Ron-Solo]

I think if an officer threw a RP under the bus and told a suspect who called and pointed out their house it would be a violation of Marcy's Law. But that's just my rough interpretation and I'm sure some will disagree.

I think that's at bit of a stretch for Marcy's law, but it's an interesting thought.

[Seesm]

If it is not illegal I am thinking it SHOULD be.. No way a bad person should know who called on them... Total B.S.

[TrailerparkTrash]

Anytime I get a situation like that, they know who made the call.

Do you guys know that you can report any type of call ANONYMOUSLY! You don't have to give your name when calling the cops. Don't call 911 either, use the regular business line number.

[Casual_Shooter]

Interesting topic.

I discovered someone I knew who has a restraining order was in possession of a firearm. When I called the local PD I tried to make an anonymous tip, but, unfortunately, had to give my name (to prove why I knew about the restraining order, I guess).

While the PD did not feel it was necessary to take any action, I would hope they also did not tell the person in question that I called... if they did, I hope CCW goes shall issue sooner than later.

[Larker]

If I was ever dispatched to anything like that (noise complaint, vandalism, etc.), the desk wouldn't even tell me who called in with the complaint, so I couldn't point out who made made the call because I actually didn't know (not that it mattered).

If someone asked me, I'd tell them I didn't know, and that who called was irrelevant. I was there to verify if something actually had or had not happened. Period. I could care less about all the little quarrels between neighbors.

[yzErnie]

IMHO, the confidentiality of the reporting party is important. These days, folks seem to be afraid to cooperate with law enforcement. By earning their trust and keeping their identity confidential not only helps them but helps us to obtain info if they know their identity won't be revealed.

I have actually had some good dope arrests and search warrants thrown out of court because I would not reveal my information source. It was more important to me to protect their identity than to get the dope conviction. The doper will continue to sell/use/manufacture their dope and will get caught again.

[Notorious]

I don't tell the suspect about the RP.

The generic line is always, "We got a call about so and so..."

That's all I say and I go on with the field investigation. I don't say who called. If asked, I won't answer. I remind the suspect that to cooperate and let us do our job. We'll answer questions after we're done.

[homerm14]

Anyone who is concerned about being identified just call the local non emergency number and don't give a name. Or if you do call 911 notify the operator you wish to remain anonymous. Sometimes I will call an RP to see if they are willing to talk to me or sign a CA if they wish to. There is generally no reason to identify the RP so why would I?

[retired]

Not only did we not tell who the RP was, if the desk put in a certain code in the call, we knew not to contact the inf., even if the desk had their name. I will surmise that code is still used even tho it's been a heck of long time since I've been on the streets (1997).