Ask an Officer
Answers to commonly asked questions about the police.
Recent Posts
Feel free to browse the latest answers to police questions below.
How To Become an Honorary Police Officer
The steps required to become an honorary police officer and the benefits of serving.
What Happens if Police Find Drugs in Your Car?
Learn the police protocol for when drugs are found in a vehicle, the potential consequences, and possible defenses against the charges.
Pros and Cons of Weapon Mounted Lights for Police
Should you use a weapon mounted light? Weigh the pros and cons and make the decision for yourself.
Can Police Reports Be Used As Evidence?
Learn when police reports can be used as evidence and steps you can take to ensure they will be admissible in court.
What Do Police Dogs Do Off Duty?
Learn how off duty police dogs spend their time, and what happens to them after retirement.
Do Police Investigate Bar Fights?
Why police investigate bar fights, how they do it, the challenges they face, and how police work to help prevent them in the first place.
What is a Police Levy?
Learn what a police levy is, the different types, and the challenges of keeping our police funded in the 21st century.
Can Police Drones See Inside Your House?
Learn what police drones can see, how to protect your privacy, and what to do if a police drone is spying on you.
Who Pays for Damage Caused by Police Chase?
Learn when police and their departments are responsible for paying for damages, when they’re not, and what the deciding factors are.
What Are The 6 Pillars of Policing?
Learn the traditional and modern 6 pillars of policing and why they’re important for fair and just policing.
Can You Be Arrested for Wasting Police Time?
Learn what acts are considered wasting police time, what the consequences are, and how to avoid them.
Can Police Get Blood Results From Hospital?
Learn under what circumstances police can obtain your blood results from the hospital.
Can Police Press Charges If Victim Doesn’t Want To?
Learn when the police can and will press charges on your behalf, even if you don’t want them to.
What is a Police Upfitter Fuse?
Learn what a police upfitter fuse is, what it’s used for, and where it’s located.
Do Police Have To Show You Breathalyzer Results?
Learn when and which breathalyzer results you’re entitled to, DWI consequences, defense strategies and more commonly asked breathalyzer questions.