QUESTION
Is it legal in Pennsylvania for a supervisor or chief make an officer write a citation for a traffic violation?
Asked on Oct 27th, 2012 on Traffic Violations - Pennsylvania
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Can they make an officer write citations, or not write citations for specific violations or broad areas ie. Title 75 or Title 18? Where can I find the law either allowing or preventing this practice.
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There is no law permitting supervisors to order officers to write citations - it is a function of standard operating procedures of the police departments. I think every police department allows its supervisors to order officers to perform normal lawful job functions. Although no law outlines this or compels the officer to comply, there would be normal insubordination consequences for failure to comply.
Answered on Oct 27th, 2012 at 9:18 AM