Originally Posted by aluckyfiji
* * * but be warned that the cyclist will be at fault . . . . Luckly most cops have no clue how much a bike cost, and if you just make up a number in the cost to fix your bike they will believe you because they do not know the difference I dont know if this help you or not, but this is just want I found out when I was clipped head on
Don't take the suggestion to lie on a police report. If you do, YOU will be the criminal. It's not worth it. Based on what your cop friend said, it sounds like it's worth pressing the police department about the failure to take a report. Your cop friend should be able to give you some idea about how to ID the cop. But I agree with aluckyfiji that you risk getting a report that blames you.