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Police corruption: To report or not report?
I saw a cop litter, but he didn't see me. I reported it. I was asked for my name and telephone # in order to process the report. At first, I was proud for reporting this activity, but now people are making me paranoid. They keep telling me, "that cop can find you and locate you," or "don't expect to get away with tickets now." I mean are they really going to be on me now? It's not like littering is a big crime; people are committing felonies, which of course is more important. It's just, I know people who have littered, paid lots of money for the ticket and done community service. It's just not fair, you know. I follow most rules so it's not like I have anything in particular to worry about, but now I'm paranoid.
As a matter of fact, I doubt they even took my report seriously. But still should I be worried about anything? Can they really track me down? The cop I reported?
PS- I do not live in the city where I reported this activity.
I called, not walked into the police station! I don't have time for that. I guess it was best then.
5 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Doing that is a double edged sword unfortunately. By reporting it you are doing the police department a huge favor. You gave them the oppurtunity to fix a problem with one of thier officers. Now, on the flip side, I'm not sure if it works like this, but if they have a database where they can put notes on people, then there is a possibility of that. When I worked at Blockbuster Video, we would always put notes on customers who constantly say they didn't turn in movies late. They could do something similar, but honestly I doubt that. Any respecting organiztion, like a police department, would take those complaints seriously, especially given the nature of thier job. I wouldn't worry about ti too much.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
If you saw what you say you saw , littering is against the law, it is within your rights to report the officer. But do keep in mind police officers are humans they can get a mind set of revenge. not to make you paranoid, but this is reality. some officers would appreciate the fact that there are people out there that will report even an officer doing wrong. but there are those that will get pissed off to where they might drive by and see who comes out of the house, they may not bother you at the beginning but will find a way to harass you down the line. remember when you walk into a police station you are being recorded, the officer that is the one that was reported as doing wrong will be able to see the video of you. If your in the right, do not worry abut the officer. whats right is right. They can be discipline for their actions.
- 1 decade ago
You reported a cop for breaking a law & you had to have given your name & contact info; this is all on file w\ the department, therefore, they have access to it.
Cops hate being questioned & you are now an infidel in their cross-hairs, there is no doubt that you are going to have problems w\ them.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I know what you mean. There are cops in CA who text while driving. Just relax. You didn't do anything bad. No one's above the law.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
Good for you. Its about time that someone has called out a blue boy on his stupidity. Chances are he will get your info and harass you.
