So I have a few questions regarding filing a statement with a police department. Does one have to be certain that a law was broken or criminal activity has been seen to file a statement? Or does it just record an event? I know that most people who file a statement have observed a criminal act, but is that a necessary requirement? I ask because I observed something last night and I would like to report it to the police so it is on official records in case legal action is taken against this person in the future. I feel like this incident, while not criminal to my knowledge, would help them build a case for future legal action. I can provide more details if anyone has legal or LE experience and would like to discuss the matter personally.
Filing a Statement with the Police
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Well I am not the party that would be filing any legal action, but I was the one who witnessed or experienced the event. So I didnt want to make a report without their (the people filing legal actions) consent. I advised them to make a police report immediately and I would provide a statement, but they decided to wait.
Are you kidding? Why on Earth would anyone call the police for an opinion on a police matter when they can just ask it here?
It happened pretty quickly and I am positive this guy was armed, so I didn't want to reach into my pocket suddenly for a phone. I already had a plan of escape mapped out in case he did do something crazy like draw on me. I was not carrying at the time.
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That's what this site is for right?!
It was serious enough to consider offering testimony.
It was not serious enough to call the police.
It was serious enough to suspect that I'd be harmed for reaching for my phone.
It was not serious enough to call the police.
It was serious enough for me to witness and offer to provide a statement.
It was not serious enough for the people actually involved to call the police.
Believe it or not emp, this situation isn't particularly unusual.
They way it should be!
You would think these jokers would use the search tool instead of creating a new thread every time!!
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Damn! Sorry I missed this^!
The search feature? THE SEARCH FEATURE?
Reminds of this:
Yes sir! I posted that for you emp.
lolYes sir! I posted that for you emp.
Promptly hit out of the park! Thanks for serving up that softball!
You do realize that one day I will get the phone call from Austin that will go something like this:
"Dude, can you stop f'n with me about the search feature!"
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