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- Wed Jan 03, 2018 8:20 pm
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- Topic: Questions About LEO's Asking For ID's When I'm Simply Passenger
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Re: Questions About LEO's Asking For ID's When I'm Simply Passenger
Unfortunately, there are LEO who believe everyone, everywhere,must provide ID upon demand. I was trained that, those not involved, in a criminal act (being a passenger, does not make them a witness to an offense) were not required to provide ID. I could ask for it, but if they refused, I had no legal grounds to demand it. With that in mind, and my usual, non-threatening demeanor, most people would show ID. If they were just peripheral to the situation, or had no witness statement to provide, their info did not go into any report. I understand that the police have a difficult job, but I also know my rights. If they are not demanding, I have no problem identifying myself. I have my DL # memorized, so even if I don't have it on my person, I can provide it. I have never been subjected to my ID being demanded for no reason, but I have heard of it happening to people. My advice is, provide under protest, and obtain the officers' name, and report them to their supervisors.