Are these “facts” true or false (regarding undercover police)?
Question by mary jane: Are these “facts” true or false (regarding undercover police)?
The following facts were listed on a website as being myths. Are they really myths? Please, answers with legal backing.
1. Police have to identify themselves if specifically asked whether they are law enforcement. If you ask “are you a cop?”, they have to tell the truth.
2. Undercover officers aren’t allowed to initiate a drug sale without pre-existing suspicion. If a cop approaches someone and asks, “Do you want to buy some drugs?,” that is entrapment and will be thrown out in court.
3. Undercover officers aren’t allowed to ask for an illegal drug by name. They can’t use slang terms, but must call it something like “fun stuff”.
Best answer:
Answer by vestr53172
1.No
2. Yes
3. No
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