Comments on: More On Chicago Cop – Toll Road Chase Case

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:56:06 +0000

Thanks for the info, Daddysgyrl. It’s always good to learn more about the subject.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 22:55:35 +0000

Hi Not In Indiana,

You’re right that passing laws doesn’t fix the problem because people who are inclined to be impersonators aren’t deterred by the illegality of their actions.

I wonder if there’s something more to the story because it seems like the Indiana authorities are dropping the hammer pretty hard.

By: Not in Indiana

Not in Indiana — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 19:39:00 +0000

Chris,
Thanks for your response. Over the years there have been police impersonators regardless of laws passed. Passing a law doesn’t really a fix for the problem(s). Drivers generally have been advised to call 911 and asked to tell dispatch they have a doubt about who is stopping them or what public place they may pull over for the police while requesting that a marked car respond.
It would also be wise for an off duty officer, to also call it in to 911 and advise them of the situation and request the on duty police to respond. To pass a law about his being in uniform or not is more likely to prevent an off duty officer from wanting to become involved due to its “lawfulness” and the ensuing problems of that circumstance.
And, when things go wrong they can go wrong all to fast. It doesn’t take long for someone to commit a crime for which an officer may wish to prevent in a timely fashion with the least danger to the public or himself.

By: daddysgyrl115

daddysgyrl115 — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 00:42:39 +0000

i understand the rule of marked cars , but in chicago all unmarked cars and officers have 2 be identified. the cars carry M plates (municipal plates) and the officers MUST wear their badge around their neck where it is visible because they are in plain clothes at all times so there is no mistake who they are.