I'm happy because I didn't get a ticket which I most certainly deserved. And, by the way, I failed to mention in the original post that I didn't have current proof of insurance. I had neglected to put the new card in my wallet. Oops! He could have been a lot less understanding under the circumstances.
As for being "removed" from the car...I can repsect that. He wasn't "horsey" about it or anything. Very professional...I honestly think he was taken aback by the CHL by his reaction. Should he have been? In my case definately not! I read post after post after post of people talking about "sheeple" or the everyday person being in the "white". Should a LEO automatically go to "White" because I produce a CHL? Personally, I've seen some CHLers that made me nervous by virtue of their ability to handle a weapon at a class I attended. I've never been a LEO but I'm sure the major objective of any traffic stop is for the officer to stay in control and live to go home to wife and kids. If he thinks that means putting distance between me and a weapon that he knows about, I gotta respect that.
Was I offended? No. Inconvenienced? Yes.
I realize my thoughts on this issue probably differ dramatically from others...
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- Tue Sep 25, 2007 10:19 pm
- Forum: LEO Contacts & Bloopers
- Topic: rusk county stop
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- Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:57 pm
- Forum: LEO Contacts & Bloopers
- Topic: rusk county stop
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rusk county stop
I was on 322 between Henderson and Gregg County Airport doing 82 in a 70. I had just passed a slower moving vehicle and didn't get back down to 70 when I rounded a curve and met a Rusk County Deputy. He started his U -turn as we met so I immediately went for the shoulder of the road. I had DL, Ins., and CHL in hand as he approached the window. He informed me of my speed as the reason for the stop and began to quiz me. Where are you going...Why so fast...all the while ignoring DL and CHL and Ins. When he realized I was holding the CHL, his demeanor changed to a little more cautious.
He asked if I was armed. I said it was in the glovebox. He asked me to exit the vehicle. We went to the rear of the car and (this is funny) he said, "If I run your DL am I going to find any warrants?" I couldn't help but smirk just a little as I said NO. He looked at the CHL again and said, "Well, I guess you're pretty clean or you wouldn't have this. Hey, I got to meet another deputy, just slow down." And, with that he returned my stuff and left me on the side of the road.
Hey, I'm happy.
He asked if I was armed. I said it was in the glovebox. He asked me to exit the vehicle. We went to the rear of the car and (this is funny) he said, "If I run your DL am I going to find any warrants?" I couldn't help but smirk just a little as I said NO. He looked at the CHL again and said, "Well, I guess you're pretty clean or you wouldn't have this. Hey, I got to meet another deputy, just slow down." And, with that he returned my stuff and left me on the side of the road.
Hey, I'm happy.