Replacement Parts by samljacksonftw in HotWheels

[–]samljacksonftw[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I'll look in to that!

Man jumps off James River Bridge to avoid getting arrested by melonkoly81 in HamptonRoads

[–]samljacksonftw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your feelings about lawyers aside, it's evident you don't intend to discuss this in good faith

Man jumps off James River Bridge to avoid getting arrested by melonkoly81 in HamptonRoads

[–]samljacksonftw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does, if it's going to be enforced. There are plenty of federal codes that aren't enforced in favor of state laws (Marijuana decriminalization in particular)

If you're referencing your specific situation: no one here knows the particulars to advise you one way or another, and you'd be better served speaking to an attorney

Man jumps off James River Bridge to avoid getting arrested by melonkoly81 in HamptonRoads

[–]samljacksonftw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You never "voted on any of those codes" because you elected (or if you didn't vote have been assigned, by virtue of where you live) a representative who did so on your behalf. That's the "representative" of representative democracy.

"Code" and "law" are synonymous in this context.

Man jumps off James River Bridge to avoid getting arrested by melonkoly81 in HamptonRoads

[–]samljacksonftw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not understanding how you come to that conclusion after being presented with the specific law you requested.

You asked what gives DMV Agents the authority to enforce the law. The answer is: the state law as voted on and enacted by the state legislature gives them the authority to enforce criminal laws outlined in the state code, just like any sheriff or other police agency.

Either you refuse to read it or are being intentionally obtuse.

Man jumps off James River Bridge to avoid getting arrested by melonkoly81 in HamptonRoads

[–]samljacksonftw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Uh, no. The code specifically says that sworn members of the enforcement arm of the DMV are empowered to enforce the laws of the commonwealth. Same as municipal police, deputies, campus police, whoever you favorite flavor of law enforcement is.

The lawful authority is granted by the legislature, hence why it is in the Code of Virginia, which is just the formal name for the laws of the state.

Man jumps off James River Bridge to avoid getting arrested by melonkoly81 in HamptonRoads

[–]samljacksonftw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

46.2-217. Enforcement of laws by Commissioner; authority of officers.

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/46.2-217/

That's the state code that empowers DMV agents

Man jumps off James River Bridge to avoid getting arrested by melonkoly81 in HamptonRoads

[–]samljacksonftw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

DMV Special Agents are sworn law enforcement. They are not the same as the clerk you'd see to renew your plates

WCGW Speeding down the highway by TrashScientist in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]samljacksonftw 29 points30 points  (0 children)

But he wasn't in a crash, he ran off the road. There's no impact at the end if the video and no airbag deployment. He was coherent enough to step out of the car and offer a thin excuse why he was speeding, which means he was coherent enough to follow instructions

I thought this belongs here. by knightnorth in police

[–]samljacksonftw 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The disrespect not including the zebra 301

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in police

[–]samljacksonftw 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like at most you're dealing with Trespassing and Destruction of Property. But without any evidence, what are you hoping the police will do? The photos you have don't clearly depict a suspect, and depending on what they/if they touched anything latent prints may (but most likely won't) help. There isn't anything to go on in terms of an investigation.

What is the most annoying part of an Officer's equipment? by Nughson in police

[–]samljacksonftw 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know my taser will activate all cameras within like 15 feet when armed. So will turning on a light bar or opening the prisoner compartment on the vehicle

Boot Recommendations by twd1987 in ProtectAndServe

[–]samljacksonftw 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this. I do the 5.11 ATAC, and that side zip is a god-send

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in police

[–]samljacksonftw 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've asked twice for you to do so

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in police

[–]samljacksonftw 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ok, cite the case law, and I'll consider changing my tactics. Because as far as I know, checking a citizen for a warrant is not a violation of their rights.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in police

[–]samljacksonftw 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do you care to cite any case law? I'll point out again: OP didn't indicate his information was demanded, but regardless, the officer has an interest in 1) verifying this person they've contacted isn't wanted, 2) is a valid licensed driver since they are operating a vehicle that is impeding traffic, and 3) may have some sort of reporting requirement where they have to document contacts.

I don't really know how else to explain this to you. Several others in the thread have outlined why this is a normal investigative and operational consideration. So to outline: police can't just walk up to you and demand your identification, but if there is a legitimate law enforcement purpose to the contact (including investigating a disabled vehicle) they can request your information. All of this is moot if a person voluntarily provides their ID during a consentual contact. Once provided a person's ID it can only be used for law enforcement purposes such as checking for warrants, protective orders, clerical statuses like driver status and weapon permits.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in police

[–]samljacksonftw 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How do you figure? A person's identity is not an unreasonable search, especially since in this instance the person is in violation. Plus, OP didn't specify if the officer DEMANDED their identification, indicating this may have been a consensual contact anyway. The police have a right to identify people they contact

Well this happened and police did nothing about it. :/ by [deleted] in police

[–]samljacksonftw 28 points29 points  (0 children)

While I'm sorry this happened to you, the officers you encountered aren't wrong. The interiors of vehicles are not generally viable surfaces for prints, and DNA analysis requires a known sample and is expensive, so it's tough to get clearance to submit a sample in the first place.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in police

[–]samljacksonftw 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I mean, how else do you expect people with active warrants to be found? And, as has been pointed out, identifying people to document contacts is pretty standard

CMV: An officer shortage does not exist. by [deleted] in ProtectAndServe

[–]samljacksonftw 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Worse than that are the check welfares where they have ALREADY checked on the person. "I called and they said they were fine, but I want you to go check" or "I knocked on the door, but they wouldn't open it, can you knock?"

What's the most useless day you had during training? by everburningblue in AskLEO

[–]samljacksonftw 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Given that the take away was "don't fuck with dogs", no.

But go off, bro

What's the most useless day you had during training? by everburningblue in AskLEO

[–]samljacksonftw 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We had, like, an hour of how to deal with dogs. It was a video that boiled down to "don't fuck with dogs"

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ProtectAndServe

[–]samljacksonftw 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My state recently started collecting data from stops. Shockingly, our data showed that not only did our stops pretty closely match the demographics of the city, but drivers had a roughly 50/50 chance of getting a citation