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by RicoTX
Fri Jan 05, 2018 7:53 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Questions About LEO's Asking For ID's When I'm Simply Passenger
Replies: 53
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Re: Questions About LEO's Asking For ID's When I'm Simply Passenger

Yes, many people and some LEOs put a and b together when they are separate.
by RicoTX
Thu Jan 04, 2018 6:58 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Questions About LEO's Asking For ID's When I'm Simply Passenger
Replies: 53
Views: 13453

Re: Questions About LEO's Asking For ID's When I'm Simply Passenger

The sad reality is there are almost zero repercussions for a LEO who abuses power. Zero. I had an issue in 2016 regarding illegally posted city owned park property. I knew the law, LEO did not, nor did he care at the moment. I seriously considered seeing if he would illegally arrest me...which I would consider official oppression. I did not..but followed up with a letter to Chief and Mayor. Never heard a word until someone sent me a link to a newspaper article about it. No personal phone call, no personal letter. They don't care. I have no doubt they don't care about other things like the law about id requests.

I don't know the answer, but until someone either has enough money or enough courage to make it personal to the leo involved, nothing will change. I decided against it at the time...but admit that if none of us ever stand up for rights, they will go away. Yes it was a small issue, but the LEO was wrong...and would not admit it. Next time I think I will find the courage to say enough is enough. And yes, if I get illegally arrested, that LEO is going to pay...at a minimum their job...if the system fails, I've had enough. They should be held to the same standard we are.

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