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Sarge
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Sure, if an officer fear retribution from a criminal element wouldn't he be foolish not only to carry his off duty weapon but also wear his vest for self protection.
Just use some common sense, what would you do. |
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STEVEN F
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In my state, being a police officer, even from a different state IS a concealed carry permit. Some departments REQUIRE officers to carry their weapons 24/7. The specific rules vary by department. |
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Prince Harming
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In some cities,off-duty officers are required to concealed carry. |
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Alex
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In 2004, a law was signed in to effect by the President that allows law enforcement officials to carry concealed nationwide. The department they work for has the final say in authorization to carry concealed but many agencies permit it. |
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leslie S
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In Illinois, by law, off duty officers are allowed to carry. There is no law about officers wearing vests, there is a law saying you cannot wear a vest while committing certain crimes.
Chicago department regulations require that any officer in civilian dress, off duty or not, must conceal their weapon(s).
Officers in Illinois are required to take police action when it is seriously needed, off or on duty. That action can be a little as calling 911.
Officers in Chicago are encouraged to carry off duty if they are not going out drinking. The department gives off duty training actions training. |
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dwh91102
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A sworn officer in Indiana can carry his weapon anytime, and also wear his vest if he likes, but if you ever had a vest on, you wouldn't want to wear if off duty. |
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khorat k
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laws and off-duty conduct is a local matter and is different in different localities. check with your local police union or organization. |
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LawGunGuy
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Wow, by some of these answers, I'm actually proud to live in NY for once. NY law enforcement officers are all allowed to carry off duty and they carry based on their badge. They do not need any sort of concealed carry permit like any non LEO would need. I'm pretty shocked at two of the poster's answers and I'm curious as to where they live.
I'm one of a fortunate few civilians in NY that gets to carry based on my job. |
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Jay Girl
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Yes, they can carry it off duty and concealed in any of the continental states. |
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Reston
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All California Peace Officers can carry at all times on and off duty. And the Federal law as of 2004 is all peace officers can carry in any state as long as their home state allows it.
The anywhere has some exceptions like casino and airports beyond the gate along with event venues like concerts, however if they don't allow then they have to provide lockers to store them. |
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Baby Girl Due in August
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WOW, I am guessing some of you aren't in law enforcement.
Obviously it varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but we can carry our vest/wear it off duty and carry our gun as we please off duty. We don't need a license to carry it. Our stuff doesn't stay at the department, because I own all my law enforcement equipment. |
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alex m
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They can carry around their weapon like keep it in their car but most likely they won't be wearing their vest or weapon everywhere they go while off duty. |
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charlsyeh
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it all depends on that states laws. in texas we carry our weapon 24-7. we can also wear our vests |
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D squared
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The department my father worked in required he carry while off duty. He had to carry his badge as well. Some departments will not allow you to carry while off duty. It depends on the departmental policy. |
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Kim W
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There not alloud to wear them unless they are working off duty. |
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ohfuc k
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any one can carry a gun just don't get caught . |
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samantha
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No. Gear stays at work. Depending on the license the officer carries whether it is a concealed license or not, if they are off duty their weapons and gear stays at the station. I carry a concealed license but I don't normally carry while I am off duty. The vest is very uncomfortable by the way, I don't know who would want to wear it off duty. :) |
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à ®?Lil Bitchà ®? (a.k.a. á?¦Snazzlefrazzá?¦)
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No, but some do if they work a second job. They can also get a permit to carry a concealed weapon. |
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