Is it illegal to ask a cop to run a background check?

Question

Is it Legall to ask a cop or a state patrol officer to run a check on someone you are afrais of?

Is it legal for them to do it?

Answer 1

This is only done when an Officer needs it at the time. Highly unlikely one would chance losing their job to help you.

Answer 2

No and their job would be at risk.  Not even if you bat your eyelashes and say pretty please.

Answer 3

You dont need a cop to do it for you either way. You can do it from home on a site that offers it. Try http://www.v1g.org you'll get the same information.

Answer 4

It is against the law and a waste of their time. What you want to find is convictions and you can find that in public record.

Answer 5

Definitely don't ask them.  Hire a private investigator or do your own footwork by accessing public records.  

Answer 6

It's not illegal to ask, but it would be illegal for them to do it for you (violation of privacy).