Can I send SMS to police?

In an official release, city police commissioner B Prasada Rao said: “Citizens can send SMS, preferably, when life and property is under immediate threat or when affected by a crime or accident or witnessed it and see no police personnel around.”

Can you sue someone for text messages?

Unwanted text messages can be both annoying and expensive. If you have had it and want to stop unwanted text messages, help is available. The federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) provides consumers with a private right of action. This means that you can sue spam texters.

Is it illegal to send unwanted text messages?

They’re about as welcome as robot calls and junk mail — spam text messages. It’s illegal to send unsolicited, or spam, commercial text messages to a wireless device unless the sender gets your permission, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

Can deleted text messages be used in court?

Text message records must be obtained from a party’s cell phone provider. An attorney can obtain a court order or subpoena to get the records directly from the service provider. The only possible way to recover lost or deleted text messages by hiring a forensic investigator to inspect the phone.

Is it legal to report text message harassment?

It can take the form of abusive messages or text message “spam.” Regardless of the situation, it is not legal nor justified and you have the right to take action. Here are the specific steps to take in order to report a case of text harassment.

What to do if someone is sending threatening text messages?

As soon as the person sending you unwanted texts threatens you in any way, you should go to the police. If you receive disturbing messages from an unknown number, the police will need to obtain telephone records from the mobile phone companies to track down the perpetrator and reveal his identity.

Is it a crime to send disturbing text messages?

While there is a criminal law against disturbing text messages in most states, a specific way in which this form of harassment is treated may differ depending on where you are. Make sure you contact a local authoritative body to check the laws in your state and area. How Do You Stop Harassing Text Messages?

Can you make a complaint about a police officer in person?

It may even be possible to make the complaint in person at the department. As a general rule, it’s advisable to act quickly after the incident. Some jurisdictions set a time limit between when the misconduct occurred and when it must be reported. If you miss the timeline, you may not be able to file a complaint.