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    Default Consequences of a 21 Year Old Cop Dating a Minor

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Illinois.
    I’m curious what the consequences are for a cop if he is 21 and dating a 17 (soon to be 18) year old.

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    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Illinois.
    I’m curious what the consequences are for a cop if he is 21 and dating a 17 (soon to be 18) year old.
    If her parents are ok with it AND they are not doing anything sexual then it may not be a problem. If her parents are not ok with it or they are doing anything sexual then its a serious problem whether he is a cop or not.

    I would suspect that he would both go to jail and lose his job.

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    Default Re: Consequences of a 21 Year Old Cop Dating a Minor

    The age of consent in IL seems to 17 unless the adult is in a position of authority, which a cop may be considered. In any case should the parents have issue with it I could see the cop having job problems if it is illegal or not.

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    Default Re: Consequences of a 21 Year Old Cop Dating a Minor

    Why does it matter that he's a cop?

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    Why does it matter that he's a cop?
    The whole position of authority thing. Teachers, cops, preachers, anyone in a position of authority.

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    I’m curious what the consequences are for a cop if he is 21 and dating a 17 (soon to be 18) year old.
    The consequences of dating? Sounds like a bad movie.

    There's no law in any state that governs "dating," and the fact that one of the persons involved is a cop doesn't change that.

    If you have a more specific question, please feel free to ask.

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    Default Re: Consequences of a 21 Year Old Cop Dating a Minor

    By itself, dating is probably not a problem - legally or with regards to agency policy. Now, if the officer met the girl in the course of his duties, there MIGHT be an issue. If the girl is an intern or Explorer for the same agency, then it would almost certainly be a policy issue.
    Details would matter.

    It would not be the first time that a very young officer got involved with a not-quite-adult teen. Judgement by a young male - even if he's a cop - is not always governed by wisdom.

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    The whole position of authority thing. Teachers, cops, preachers, anyone in a position of authority.
    So, cops, teachers, preachers and so on aren't allowed to date? Or are limited in who they are allowed to date?

    You completely missed my point. If 17 and 21 is a problem, then it's a problem no matter what the 21 year old's job is. If it's not a problem, then it shouldn't become one due to his or her profession.

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    So, cops, teachers, preachers and so on aren't allowed to date? Or are limited in who they are allowed to date?

    You completely missed my point. If 17 and 21 is a problem, then it's a problem no matter what the 21 year old's job is. If it's not a problem, then it shouldn't become one due to his or her profession.
    I don't make the rules.

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    Default Re: Consequences of a 21 Year Old Cop Dating a Minor

    So, show me the rule that says a 21 year old cop (or teacher, or pastor, or anyone else) is prohibited from dating someone who is 17.

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