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OK I think this issue was dicussed before but i am still confused.
I know there is no requirement for anyone to produce an ID to a police officer if that said individual has not commited any crime.
Ok with that thought and knowledge please read this scenario
Mr John Q is standing on the busy street corner when he is approached by Mr. Mike X. Mr X punches Mr Q which turns out to be a simple assault and battery (misdermeanor) on Mr Q. I Officer Friendly respond after the fact and I am approached by Mr Q who wants to file charges against Mr X for A+B. Several witness confirm Mr.Q's story about being A+B. I approach Mr. X who I ask for an ID so I can file a criminal complaint on behalf of Mr. Q and Mr X politely refuses to give me his ID or Name etc....
What the hell can I do ????? Can any POs give me information on this? This has yet to be done to me but chances are it will some day
I know there is no requirement for anyone to produce an ID to a police officer if that said individual has not commited any crime.
Ok with that thought and knowledge please read this scenario
Mr John Q is standing on the busy street corner when he is approached by Mr. Mike X. Mr X punches Mr Q which turns out to be a simple assault and battery (misdermeanor) on Mr Q. I Officer Friendly respond after the fact and I am approached by Mr Q who wants to file charges against Mr X for A+B. Several witness confirm Mr.Q's story about being A+B. I approach Mr. X who I ask for an ID so I can file a criminal complaint on behalf of Mr. Q and Mr X politely refuses to give me his ID or Name etc....
What the hell can I do ????? Can any POs give me information on this? This has yet to be done to me but chances are it will some day