Red Wind
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But you must disclose in TX. If you don't ,they still let you off! That's a Texas thingee!
Per my point I was trying to make, it seems some people look at each police person as someone that is always going to give them a hard time. They have a chip on their shoulder with EVERY LEO encounter.
I have seen people post that seem to SEEK a conflict
There is no need.
I find it quite odd that a former LEO would tell someone that it is ever a good idea to lie to an LEO.
I take issue with post #56.
Most sworn US law enforcement officers who do traffic details or patrol are dedicated & honest but a few are not honest, fair or professional.
I had a incident in 2012 that serves as a example(I later contacted the PD's internal affairs office).
I've also seen officers who deliberately shine white lights into occupants faces to distort their vision.
I used to get Law & Order, the US law enforcement trade magazine. An issue I recall(by a female state police captain) advised sworn personnel to lie & "apologize" for issuing a traffic ticket.
Some troopers(like the OK trooper & EMT event) or officers really lose their cool & act in a unprofessional way.
Youtube.com is filled with LE camera scenes where a cop goes berserk.
As for armed citizens, Id be honest, speak slowly & clearly(the cop will also reply in a slower, calmer tone).
A patrol deputy & US Navy veteran I worked with briefly after a major storm told how he'd do stops on uniformed, armed guards or armed citizens who would say very plainly they were unarmed!