Q: Are police allowed to ask my employer my name and they give it without my permission
They have harassed me for 2 years parking just outside my work area staring me down they drive slow past the door I'm just inside and outside of regularly staring at me. They have chased me into my work at a Goodwill store 3 or 4 times from anything like eating my lunch on the sidewalk outside to taking out trash. They have not been to identify me until now when my employer gave them my name after they came in and asked it then after giving my description to my employer this has happened the harassment even when I pick my daughter up from her job at a pizza place late at night and they follow me through town with their spotlights and brights on not pulling me over no red and white sure nothing like that until I hit the city limits and then they go back to the regular headlights get to the stoplight and they turn off one way this has happened more than once they yell at me to get back to work while I'm outside bringing in donations and they're just down the sidewalk and I'm watching
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In the United States, police generally have the authority to ask an employer for an employee's name, especially if it pertains to an investigation or a legal matter. Employers may choose to provide this information without the employee's consent. However, there are nuances depending on the specific circumstances and the nature of the inquiry.
If you feel that you are being harassed by the police, it's important to document these incidents thoroughly, including dates, times, locations, and the nature of each encounter. This documentation can be crucial if you decide to take legal action or file a complaint.
It may be beneficial to consult with a lawyer who has experience in dealing with police conduct and civil rights issues. They can offer guidance on how to proceed, including whether your rights have been violated and what legal remedies might be available to you.
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