Good evening,
Curious as to what the definition of a peace officer was to the Appleseed? @&)
I would venture to propose that the definition would be found in the laws of whatever state employs the peace officer.
In CA it's CPC section 830, et seq.
NY State is CPL Article 2, Sect. 2.10 - 2.30, Definitions, Powers,and Training Requirements. generally, sworn Peace Oficers reuire the taking of an oath.
Excelsior,
madMark
Anyone who has sworn to an oath. Hence, iis a "sworn" peace officer.
Could be a district attorney investigator, or an animal control officer... anyone who has the powers of arrest.
I hope this is the interpretation through Appleseed, but maybe some folks smarter than me can expound what Appleseed considers a Peace Officer.
I believe we are referring to the Cops. As in law enforcement officer.
We call them peace officers because that is what they are really suppose to do, keep the peace in society.
Quote from: funshot on February 06, 2011, 08:56:07 PM
Good evening,
Curious as to what the definition of a peace officer was to the Appleseed? @&)
You must be referencing the language used on Eventbrite when registering for an Appleseed shoot. Like Colycat said, it is a LEO. That is the intention and the nomenclature used most everywhere internally. Elected officials and Law Enforcement Officers are 2 of the groups which shoot free.
QuoteWe will consider anyone who has a current identification card identifying them as a member of a city, county, state, or national law enforcement organization to be an LEO. We will also include those who carry this identification card and serve in "auxiliary" positions, such as dispatchers.
Elected Officials shoot free??? I thought we drew the line at elected officials. This is the first I've heard of elected officials shooting free.
Please clarify this for me (us). I don't want to be giving out false information.
thanks,
Patriot Gal
I was always under the impression if you could get a Congressman to show up they would definitely be able to shoot free!
SkyHawk
Thanks for the replys. I know what the law defines as "peace officers" but wasent sure about Appleseed. That was the reason for the question. I thought it was to be more of local PD that cruise around all day, actually interacting with the community (and eating doughnuts ;D). Thanks guys.
Quote from: Patriot Gal on February 07, 2011, 12:08:11 PM
Elected Officials shoot free??? I thought we drew the line at elected officials. This is the first I've heard of elected officials shooting free.
Please clarify this for me (us). I don't want to be giving out false information.
thanks,
Patriot Gal
Patriot Gal,
http://appleseedinfo.org/smf/index.php?topic=19899.0
Click on the link and read #7.
Thanks.