[brantley847]

Originally Posted by daveagogo1

. This was reported to the sgt on duty. This is a closed parking lot. Noone but my company and the leos park their. No offenders are brought to this location. The vehicle was looked at before the officer parked next to me and while parked and was fine. I actually do have a photo of where my car was parked along with a report and the damage. I also have two witnesses that a cruiser was the vehicle parked next to me. I really do not care about the money. Its the principal and I don't need a court or the law to tell me this leo is an ahole for not fessing up. Obviously I had enough proof that I received a call today to get an estimate and it would be paid for. Your right law is the law but doesn't make it right does it? All I ask is to man up.. I have and would

Define reported...

It still sounds as though you made an inquiry to the SGT to find out from one of his officers if they hit you. I can tell you, no SGT in Florida is doing a crash report when non-ranking officers are on-duty unless it is a very...VERY small agency.

What this tells me is the SGT will go to briefing tonight and say "did anyone hit a camaro". If the cop did hit you he will either man up, lie, or maybe he had a call took off like a bat out of hell and really didn't realize he hit you. I don't believe that personally, but heck...I wasn't there. If no one admits, the SGT will drop it. I could be wrong, but that is what im gathering...still doesn't sound like you were assigned a case number. Which is what insurance wants...
I NEVER said you didn't have the evidence of a hit and run. Of course you have evidence of that, you just don't have the evidence of who did it. That was my point..insurance is required to file your claim. However, they are not required to keep your rates the same if it is a claim without a case number. Which...some, NOT ALL, some insurance companies will file that as a claim to justify increasing rates if you do not have a crash report with a department case number. I have been there, that is why I say it. Now your insurance may very well pay for everything and never complain...if you do, you have a great company so never leave. lol


Again, I don't mean to be a jerk, but pictures, witnesses...all mean nothing unless someone saw this individual (cop or civilian) hit your car in the act or it is on video.

As far as private...this is not a law enforcement exclusive lot and you, as a civilian have the right to enter the parking lot for business. Subsequently, it is public access. The property owner still has the right to tow anyone who is not invited if it posted...but it is still public access. Meaning we can do a report in that lot and we can issue tickets. However, that is irrelevant for this case.

I personally would try to make contact with that Sgt again. Make sure he realizes you just want to know what happened, would like to get a DHSMV crash report (although he now has the right to refuse, but you could have a civil claim against them if so), and make it clear you are not out for an officer's head or civil liability if you don't wish too. Chances are if he sees you aren't steaming anymore and just want someone to fix it you might find someone chime up if the cop actually was the one to hit you.

I haven't hit anyone in 5 years (the duration of my career), if I did I would own up to it...it doesn't cost me anything except a write up. It is a govt. based auto insurance provider for us, not personal. That is why I questioned if the officer wouldn't just come forward.. it won't cost him out of pocket either way.