Are there plain clothes police patrols in Warsaw, or was I a victim of a scam?

1. What are police called in Poland?
2. Does an officer have to identify himself?
3. Do UK police have to identify themselves?
4. How do I report a crime in Poland?
5. Is Poland a police state?
6. Are Polish police strict?
7. Can you tell a cop you don't answer questions?
8. Do Undercover cops have to identify themselves?
9. Can police refuse to identify themselves?
10. Can you swear at police UK?
11. Can you film police in UK?
12. Can you walk away from a police officer UK?

What are police called in Poland?

Policja (Polish pronunciation: [pɔˈlit͡sja]) is the generic name for the police in Poland. The Polish police force was known as policja throughout the Second Polish Republic (1918–1939), and in modern post-communist Republic of Poland since 1990.

Does an officer have to identify himself?

Broadly speaking, law enforcement officers do not have a legal duty to disclose either their identities or their agencies of affiliation, even if asked directly.

Do UK police have to identify themselves?

The police arrest procedure

If you're arrested the police must: identify themselves as the police. tell you that you're being arrested. tell you what crime they think you've committed.

How do I report a crime in Poland?

The best place to report a crime is your local Police station or nearest Prosecutor's office. You can do it in writing or verbally. Verbal notification made to the Police means telling a police officer or a prosecutor your account of an alleged incident.

Is Poland a police state?

Police. The Policja (Police) is the national police force of Poland. It is directly responsible to the national government. ... As Poland is a very centralised state, regional law enforcement agencies do not exist in the way that they do in the United States, Canada, Germany or the United Kingdom.

Are Polish police strict?

Polish police take a strict approach to public drunkenness. You are not allowed to consume alcohol in public places or you may be fined. ... You might also be prosecuted for cycling on public roads under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Can you tell a cop you don't answer questions?

If you're ever stopped by the police, know that if you have not committed a crime at the time that the police officer is stopping you, you can assert your right to remain silent and not answer any of the police officer's questions beyond telling them your name.

Do Undercover cops have to identify themselves?

Police officers in plainclothes must identify themselves when using their police powers; however, they are not required to identify themselves on demand and may lie about their status as a police officer in some situations (see sting operation).

Can police refuse to identify themselves?

when stopped by police. Police may also require people to identify themselves if they have reasonable grounds to believe that they have committed a crime.

Can you swear at police UK?

There is no specific offence of swearing at a police officer, and in fact it is not a specific crime of swearing in public, only of causing "harassment alarm or distress" under the Act mentioned above. This requires some evidence of an individual being, or being likely to be, offended by the language used.

Can you film police in UK?

Is Filming the Police Illegal UK? Any member of the public can film a police officer on the streets without asking permission. There is no UK law stopping anyone filming activities in a public place. All police forces in Great Britain adopt the Metropolitan Police guidelines on photography.

Can you walk away from a police officer UK?

Your rights, and the law

Most of the time, you have the legal right to refuse to answer and just walk away. Usually, under 'stop and account', the police officer or PCSO doesn't have the power to force you to stay. You can't be searched or arrested just because you refuse to answer their questions.