Cops busting parties

[Greenport]

What is the name of your state? Washington

If policemen show to the door of a house because of a party, and start ordering people to leave - asking everybody who does their name, date-of-birth, and phone number, what do they usually do with that information? Does it go on one's records, or is it there to just show that that person were there at that date and time?

It is thought that they showed up before 10:00pm. It was probably because we were being too loud. However, one person was handcuffed/assumed arrested (don't know why, maybe he had a record). There was no record of drugs/alcohol at the party, although one officer made a comment about how the people all had Big Red gum and that it "doesn't really cover up anything."

I just want to know what the standard procedure/laws/etc. are for busting parties. Also, is it a bit different for people under the age of 18? Any information and/or links would be appreciated

[CdwJava]

Originally Posted by Greenport

If policemen show to the door of a house because of a party, and start ordering people to leave - asking everybody who does their name, date-of-birth, and phone number, what do they usually do with that information? Does it go on one's records, or is it there to just show that that person were there at that date and time?

The information is either mentioned in the report, CAD entry, or simply a Field Interview card. It does not go on a state criminal offender record because no such record is generated by such a contact.

I just want to know what the standard procedure/laws/etc. are for busting parties. Also, is it a bit different for people under the age of 18? Any information and/or links would be appreciated

Just what kind of "standard procedure" are you looking for? No agency is likely to have a policy for breaking up parties. If a crime is being committed - be it city ordinance or state law - the police are expected to take the appropriate and lawful action.

- Carl