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In the old west (at least in western movies), when the sheriff got shot or needed backup, they just slapped a badge on the nearest bystander and deputized them.
Move that forward to today, the location being a large US city. Rather than a random bystander, the would-be deputy is someone who has skills the police need. Legally, would it be possible for someone (police chief?) to make the call to temporarily give them a badge and make them an officer? The "enlisted" individual would be more than happy to go along with this (it's not a case of him being forced/pressured into it) and would sign off on whatever paperwork might be involved. Could it be done?
Thanks in advance.
Move that forward to today, the location being a large US city. Rather than a random bystander, the would-be deputy is someone who has skills the police need. Legally, would it be possible for someone (police chief?) to make the call to temporarily give them a badge and make them an officer? The "enlisted" individual would be more than happy to go along with this (it's not a case of him being forced/pressured into it) and would sign off on whatever paperwork might be involved. Could it be done?
Thanks in advance.