Telling police about family members

**Perdita** · 03-11-2009, 14:03

A comment on here in a different thread got me thinking:

If you knew a family member had done something illegal, would you report him or her to the police? Would the type of crime committed be a factor in your decision?

**tammyy2j** · 03-11-2009, 14:04

It would depend on the crime and the family member - i would like to think i would but

**Siobhan** · 03-11-2009, 14:06

anything involving children or rape I would report regardless of how close a family member they were. Also Murder... I don't think I could live with myself if I knew someone was responsible for deaths

**Trinity** · 03-11-2009, 15:02

I am with Shiv on this one, I think.

**alan45** · 03-11-2009, 15:31

It really depends on the circumstances and the crime involved. Definately for Murder, Rape or anything of a Sexual nature but as for some others I think it would depend.

I know my nephews wife said she was driving the car when her hubby was caught speeding just so he wouldnt get the points

**Katy** · 03-11-2009, 17:20

i think it would depend on the crime, if it was major then i think i would, but minor i dont think so.

**Chloe O'brien** · 03-11-2009, 22:06

I'm with it would depend on the crime comitted. If it was a speeding fine or shopliffting no I doubt I would report it. But if it was something like rape or murder then I would have to report it.

**Abigail** · 03-11-2009, 23:14

Originally Posted by alan45

It really depends on the circumstances and the crime involved. Definately for Murder, Rape or anything of a Sexual nature but as for some others I think it would depend.

I concur. Any serious offence I would have no hesitation in reporting. Burglary, theft etc. I would take on it's own merits. If I knew a toerag had burgled an elderly neighbour and caused considerable distress then I would report it but if it was someone in their 20/30s I would maybe think twice.

**rubylilly** · 04-11-2009, 17:18

My Dad is committing benefit fraud, and I'd like to turn him in but I don't think they'd listen to me.

**Abigail** · 04-11-2009, 18:51

Originally Posted by rubylilly

My Dad is committing benefit fraud, and I'd like to turn him in but I don't think they'd listen to me.

Why do you think they wouldn't believe you?

The hotline is confidential and you don't have to leave your name, address or phone number.

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