Originally posted by: gutharius
Police are required by law to identify themselves as such.
And here is some information i found on the web:
House Seizure: (This was of great interest to me when I found it! I suggest you start here!)
Sidebar: IF THE GOVERNMENT WANTS YOUR PROPERTY
http://public.findlaw.com/real_estate/homeownership/newcontent/homeownership/chp3_c_4.html
Comment: This article should really help you with your fears about your house getting seized. As long as you can prove that you are not permissably allowing these people to do what they are doing and you have given them written notices (i.e. mailed them a notice via Certified mail with Signature Confirmation and Delivery Confirmation.) you can even mail it to the persons work address ;-). In the formal rule of law Verbal any thing is not work the air it was breathed upon. That is Verbal is nothing, nada, bend me over and screw me. GET IT IN WRITING and DOCUMENT IT ALL! You dont need their signatures all you need is to give them a dated letter signed by you stating you are aware of the situation and do not approve. This is called a letter of understanding and is proof of you intents to resolve known illegal activity occuring on your property.
- Find Law.com: (I made sure to focus strictly on florida's laws when searching. However, I learned Search and Seizure is a federal law so no state law can modify or change this do to laws stated in the constitution of the US that govern seperation of government powers.)
Searches & Seizures: The Limitations of the Police:
http://criminal.findlaw.com/articles/1465.html
Excerpt: "Police may search your property without a warrant if you consent to the search. Consent must be freely and voluntarily given, and you cannot be coerced or tricked into giving it. "
- US Drug Enforcement Agency:
http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/resources/victims_crime.html
Excerpt: "For Victims of Crime
Coming soon: DEA Victim Witness Assistance Program (VWAP). Information and resources for victims of crime. Also, education and awareness on Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault, Drug Endangered Children, domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, other crimes of violence, and more.
For Additional information, please contact the DEA Victim Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) toll free number:
1-866-254-5970"
HTH