When you worked undercover, did someone actually ask if you were a cop, thinking you'd be forced to say the truth if you were?
He he cool.Kuliani said:Tracing an IP to it's source doesn't happen like in the movies. You'll hit the last public internet hub and then get timeouts. The best any IP trace can do is show what is the closest internet hub to your location; once it's hits your ISP, nothing.dududf said:If the site doesn't keep track of the IP of the user, then how would IP bans stick? Surely if it's just the account that's banned then an IP ban would do no good. You'd have to have some way of knowing the IP the account logged in on. Although that may be incorrect, and I'm open to an explanation if you do so willing have the time ;DKuliani said:I can answer this one: No, it is not possible.Jingermanoo said:Is it possible for someone to hack your Escapist account and then deduce your identity, tipping off people in the area you live/work and potentially endangering your life?
*shifty eyes*
There is an annual fitness test on our department but it's pretty easy though. The one detectives have to take is even easier. It's like "carry this 30 lb bag up a flight of stairs" "Now bend over as far as you can"Quaxar said:Other question: Is fitness still important for detectives? If so, are there like annually condition tests or is it rather honor-based?
I figured that would happen.Pimppeter2 said:How do you feel about the Resurection of your old thread? [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.78482-ask-a-cop-jailer]
And what would you sing if you were on American Idol?
sam13lfc said:What's the scariest thing you've experienced in your career?
Insanum said:What was the longest case you ever had to deal with?
I had basically a paralysis caused by lupus building up weirdness in my system. It fucking sucked I couldn't move or communicate for a day or two. Thankfully the doctors knew my history and that this was basically something waiting to happen. I still have a little trouble walking sometimes due to immense pain in my legs. So a couple days a week I walk around with a cane. If I was a beat cop this would basically cost me my job. Thankfully I'm a detective so it's not too big a deal.Arachon said:How often do you figure a case out whilst drinking bitterly at the pub?
In all seriousness though, I seem to remember a thread telling us that you were hospitalized a couple of months back, with something rather serious, I take it you've made a full recovery? How was it? Was it difficult getting back in shape properly? Has it affected your work to any great length?
It isn't nearly like that enough. For starters I don't investigate sex crimes. Second I'd love to work withThe Austin said:Is your life anything like Law and Order: SVU?
Hollock said:What do you think of the fact that my high school offers a class that basically tells you how to be a cop on CSI? (we watched the show several times in that class)
How do you handle it when a person calls you guys over on a regular basis, when they're crazy? (my friends neighbor has called the cops on him while he was working in his backyard)
thebobmaster said:If you have ever seen the show "Cold Case" on TNT, how accurate is it when it comes to how suspects or witnesses are interviewed?
Never seen cold case. Sorry. Yes, I've seen the various CSIs they angry up my blood. I'm polite, professional, and empathetic. This works much better for getting people to confess than being a badass. Sorry to say.soapyshooter said:Have you ever seen the show NCIS? Are you as badass as Mark Harmon?
In murder cases if a case doesn't have a prime suspect in the first 48 hours it's likelihood of being solved drops drastically. For most other crimes? Well, yeah every day that passes things get less and less likely to be solved. I am not sure if their are hard numbers on anything other than homicide.Mayonegg said:Do you guys have a sort of clear-cut pre-established drop-off for the likelihood of solving a crime against the time since said crime had taken place?
Also, thank you for pointing me in the direction of that topic; it was incredibly informative.
Not as often as TV would have you believe. It does happen but I've only seen it happen maybe a dozen times out of, I don't know, half a thousand cases.Low Key said:How often is good evidence deemed inadmissible in court because a silly, minute procedure wasn't followed? And has that ever happened to you?
I haven't seen anyone do anything too crazy Nothing that would be 'unethical' so much as 'bone-headed'. I've seen people throw one more punch than was needed or took a disrespectful tone that made much worse. Usually in these cases I'm grownup enough to call the person out on it later on. (Not wise to do it in front of the citizens). As far as planting evidence, running a protection racket or acting like Denzel Washington? No, can't say I've seen anything like that. Like I said most big fuckups are more from someone losing their temper or just making a horribly stupid decision ("well detective I let the guy leave cause he said he didn't see anything and he wanted to wash all that blood off his shirt")Liberaliter said:Have you ever witnessed or been suspicous of any fellow officers using methods which perhaps cross the line of acceptable conduct, or any corruption and likewise any unlawful behaviour on the part of anyone you may have worked with?
Welcome to the escapist first of all._tinned_magpie_ said:It says something about a thread when you create an account specifically to post on it. This really is fascinating.
I have a query. It's not all that heavy, and it has more to do with cop than detective, but I'll post it here regardless. I'd appreciate your input.
I'm good friends with the woman who runs our local shop. She's a nice old lady, but blunt with an utterly no-nonsense attitude. I often sit in the shop and talk with her, and the other day she told me about an incident she'd had with a couple of police officers. The shop is directly opposite my old secondary school, and is usually crawling with kids. Due to some anti-social behaviour or other, the school asked her to stop serving the kids - which she did - only for it to rebound on her. They started shouting abuse and threats, and there were a lot of thefts, so she decided to serve the kids regardless as it would be easier, not to mention safer.
A day or so later, a couple of policemen enter the shop and ask her why she decided to serve the kids against the schools wishes. She explained, only for one of the policemen to try and intimidate her. I don't know the exact ins and outs of it, but the one thing that scared her was that he told her: "If you don't, I could make life very difficult for you."
She's done as they said since, but she was really shaken by the police visit. She's a bit forthright, but it's her own private business and I don't think she did anything wrong. Her husband thinks she should complain, but I don't know whether she'd get anywhere. I'm in England, not America, but I thought that something like this isn't really country-restrictive. Do you think she'd have a chance if she complained? Have you ever experienced anything like this in your workplace?
When working undercover I was usually unarmed. I might've carried a stick (edit: Sorry, aka switchblade) but that was about it. Carrying a gun can freak out some drug dealers and make them think you're a cop.RelexCryo said:what sort of gun do you carry for undercover work? obviously youwnt a balance of concealibility, draw speed, damage per round ammo capacity. What did actual police officers carry? a snub nosed .38 special, a .380 acp, or something else?
Nope, somehow I always end up being the junior officer. I consider myself lucky in that way. It's easier to learn more.Prof.Wood said:Have you ever called a partner 'Rook'
Also do you think that people should have guns.
I do but I live in England and really want a hand gun (in case of zombie's).
No, can't say that I do. As a beat cop I had a taser and pepper spray though.AkJay said:Do you carry a Tranq. gun?
I KNOW, RIGHT!!!!ace_of_something said:I had basically a paralysis caused by lupus building up weirdness in my system. It fucking sucked I couldn't move or communicate for a day or two. Thankfully the doctors knew my history and that this was basically something waiting to happen. I still have a little trouble walking sometimes due to immense pain in my legs. So a couple days a week I walk around with a cane. If I was a beat cop this would basically cost me my job. Thankfully I'm a detective so it's not too big a deal.Arachon said:How often do you figure a case out whilst drinking bitterly at the pub?
In all seriousness though, I seem to remember a thread telling us that you were hospitalized a couple of months back, with something rather serious, I take it you've made a full recovery? How was it? Was it difficult getting back in shape properly? Has it affected your work to any great length?
Yes, I'm like the anti-house of detectiving. I'm actually polite, professional, and try to be friendly.
It isn't nearly like that enough. For starters I don't investigate sex crimes. Second I'd love to work withThe Austin said:Is your life anything like Law and Order: SVU?
Tasers aren't as bad as people make them out to be. For the 500 times they are used with no problems you'll get an explosion of reports when they are. Most of the time there are problems it's due to lack of training and the officer doesn't use it right OR the person is way beyond what tasering can do. An example I can think of around here is when a guy put a baggie of crack in his mouth and refused to open. So what did the 18 year veteran do who just got his very first taser? He tased the shit out of the guy until he opened his mouth. He did this like 15 times or something. Tasers are used for pain compliance to stop violent acts or calm a person down. Not pain compliance to get someone to spit it out! (which he probably couldn't) the suspect in question was also high as a kite so the taser wasn't helping a whole lot.Lost In The Void said:First of all, this is great, and very informative, so I thank you for this. Now I have two questions for you, but I will understand if you can't answer the first, as it might be more a Canadian thing
1. There have been many instances where people have believed Tazers are deadly and shouldn't be used on a regular basis. What are you opinions on Non-Lethal devices such as the Tazer, and if its a negative view, do you know of any other substitutes?
2. I realize you were asked something similar to this before, but it sisn't quite answer my question. As a future law student and later, a lawyer, what is your relationship with the defense side of the case?
Thank you for two very well thought out answers, often enough I do see those reports of Tazer abuse, and I assure you, I still think they're a better alternative to shooting then person, and risking your own body to bring him down. I also agree with you about the pepper spray, that shit burns all day, no matter how much you try to wash it out.ace_of_something said:Tasers aren't as bad as people make them out to be. For the 500 times they are used with no problems you'll get an explosion of reports when they are. Most of the time there are problems it's due to lack of training and the officer doesn't use it right OR the person is way beyond what tasering can do. An example I can think of around here is when a guy put a baggie of crack in his mouth and refused to open. So what did the 20 year veteran do who just go his very first taser? He tased the shit out of the guy until he opened his mouth. He did this like 15 times or something. Tasers are used for pain compliance to stop violent acts or calm a person down. Not pain compliance to get someone to spit it out! (which he probably couldn't) the suspect in question was also high as a kite so the taser wasn't helping a whole lot.Lost In The Void said:First of all, this is great, and very informative, so I thank you for this. Now I have two questions for you, but I will understand if you can't answer the first, as it might be more a Canadian thing
1. There have been many instances where people have believed Tazers are deadly and shouldn't be used on a regular basis. What are you opinions on Non-Lethal devices such as the Tazer, and if its a negative view, do you know of any other substitutes?
2. I realize you were asked something similar to this before, but it sisn't quite answer my question. As a future law student and later, a lawyer, what is your relationship with the defense side of the case?
Alternatives include mostly pepper balls and pepper spray. Now, in most departments you have to have an non-lethal weapon used on you before you're allowed to carry one. This being said I would much rather be tased than pepper sprayed. Once the taser is off the pain is over ya know? But that pepper spray, you're going to feel that shit all day.
2. The relationship we have with attorneys is usually best described as... begrudging respect and cooperation. Thing is many detectives view attorneys as morally bankrupt ivory tower eggheads who don't have the common sense god gave a newborn pup. Many attorneys view detectives as lazy, devil may care slobs who act with about as much tact and caution as a fox in a chicken coop.
But both side know they need to work together. We have to bring as much evidence, properly found, to the DA as possible. They have to find a way to USE as much of it as possible and get a conviction with the least work needed. Some detectives get bitter when a DA will let their slam dunk case get plea bargained down to 1/4 of the possible sentence. Especially when the suspect in question is a complete fucking monster.
So it can be tense.
Know anything about your forensics team? Im looking into a career for forensics and if your actually from a detective agency i was hoping you could give me a bit of info. Ive heard the competition for these jobs as a forensics scientist is very high and only a few are needed, demand is low. I was wondering what kinds of things you send there way, is it all analysing blood and stuff, any field work, or is it a thing where you can choose. Is it all lab work? Do they work hard with long shifts? Do you always send a lot of stuff their way frome very scene you investigate? IS there any veriety in their work?ace_of_something said:After the sexy success of my [a href=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.78482-ask-a-cop-jailer] Ask a Cop/Jailer[/a]
I have an MS in Sociology/Criminology. I am constantly reading new techniques and memoirs of detectives.
Most of my knowledge is strictly in the American procedure but I've been trying to learn more about the UK.
As with the ask a cop. Keep it civil and you will get as straight an answer as I can offer. Try to keep your questions in the realm of detectivery and under cover coppery.
edit: I just remembered I have a 2nd Cousin that works as some sort of Detective in Troms County Norway. I almost never talk to the guy though.
And another 2nd cousin who works as some sort of Cop in Bergen.