asking law enforcement...

**emortis13** · 04-28-2007, 02:45 AM

If you ask someone if they are with law enforcement in the United States, do they legally have to tell you the truth if they are?

**JustJoy** · 04-28-2007, 09:06 AM

From what I understand....undercover cops do not have to disclose their identity.

**AmyMCGS** · 04-28-2007, 09:20 AM

NO. My husband, a cop, is sitting here with me and he says that they do not have to answer "yes" to that. That's a popular myth.

**FrugalMomof3** · 04-28-2007, 09:26 AM

I agree I do not think they have to disclose that information to you.

**Missy** · 04-28-2007, 09:40 AM

LOL, that's funny you mention that. Every couple of months we have a police man talk to our scount group at church. This is always one of the first questions they ask.

**McD** · 04-28-2007, 10:55 AM

Nope. If it's an undercover cop it can jeopardize his life and the investigation. Have you ever seen Cops when they do the prostitution sting? First thing the prostitute asks is are you a cop? Undercover always says no.....THEN WHAM! The ladies of the night are in jail.