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by seamusTX
Mon Dec 31, 2007 5:11 pm
Forum: LEO Contacts & Bloopers
Topic: Posses
Replies: 30
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Re: Posses

Liko81 wrote:It's probably used as a measure; invoked after the fact when a person helps take down a suspect (cop yells "Stop that man!" and a civilian obliges).
Good point.
Liko81 wrote:I doubt however that a sheriff would have such insufficient forces in his department that he would FORCE anyone to join a posse.
I agree. No one wants reluctant helpers at their back.
Liko81 wrote:It certainly is not an issue in major cities; Here in Dallas they could have 2 dozen officers in full SWAT gear outside your door in 15 minutes if someone calls in a hostage situation.
That's true, but there are many places in the west where the individual cops are 100 miles apart, and that's a long trip even by helicopter.

- Jim
by seamusTX
Tue Oct 23, 2007 7:17 am
Forum: LEO Contacts & Bloopers
Topic: Posses
Replies: 30
Views: 8016

KBCraig wrote:After "bound to obey", is there any penalty for refusing?
The next article is
Art. 2.15. PERSON REFUSING TO AID. The peace officer who has summoned any person to assist him in performing any duty shall report such person, if he refuse to obey, to the proper district or county attorney, in order that he may be prosecuted for the offense.
but it doesn't say what the penalty is.

- Jim
by seamusTX
Mon Oct 22, 2007 12:57 pm
Forum: LEO Contacts & Bloopers
Topic: Posses
Replies: 30
Views: 8016

DoubleJ wrote:I'm thinking of searching for missing persons. plenty of community help there could be useful.
That's true, but this law seems to be concerned with more active assistance. It says, "Whenever a peace officer meets with resistance...," not just when he needs help.

- Jim
by seamusTX
Mon Oct 22, 2007 10:37 am
Forum: LEO Contacts & Bloopers
Topic: Posses
Replies: 30
Views: 8016

Posses

This is current Texas law:
Code of Criminal Procedure Art. 2.14. MAY SUMMON AID.
Whenever a peace officer meets with resistance in discharging any duty imposed upon him by law, he shall summon a sufficient number of citizens of his county to overcome the resistance; and all persons summoned are bound to obey.
Is this law ever put to use these days? Just curious.

- Jim

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