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5. It's usually a crime to lie to police except

Reply to DetlefK (Original post)

Fri Jul 31, 2015, 03:51 PM

Jul 2015

maybe in a police report written by police to be used by the police........

In Texas after Sandra Bland was arrested, State Police officer Encinia called his Police supervisor and lied big time.

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Just FYI: Cops have the right to lie in their official reports: [View all] DetlefK Jul 2015 OP

that does not sound right, that should not be legal. hollysmom Jul 2015 #1

If Police reports are not sworn statements Downwinder Jul 2015 #2

... Faux pas Jul 2015 #3

They lie under oath too... RoccoR5955 Jul 2015 #4

It's usually a crime to lie to police except Malraiders Jul 2015 #5

Also FYI: Tensing, through his union, has filed a grievance to get his job back. No Vested Interest Jul 2015 #6

well Daninmo Jul 2015 #10

Doubtful they can fire him for not showing up for work, at least not initially. No Vested Interest Aug 2015 #12

Cops can lie just like members of Congress can lie! nt valerief Jul 2015 #7

The whole "under oath" concept is a joke anymore. eom Stardust Jul 2015 #9

I know they can lie to SUSPECTS rocktivity Jul 2015 #8

Sickening. nt Mnemosyne Jul 2015 #11