Domestic Disturbance
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 4:58 pm
Most LEO contacts reported on this and other forums deal with traffic stops. I was involved in a domestic dispute this past Tuesday (1-3-06) in Baytown.
A sibling has caused an issue concerning our mother, and subsequently evicted her. Mom is 80 years old. My wife and I picked up mom on Monday 1-2-06 and gathered up a bunch of her things to bring to our house in League City. Tueasday we headed off to Baytown to return some of my sibling's things and gather up more of Mom's stuff. My sibling was home instead of work.
First off, let me say up front that my sibling knows my wife and I pack. I was armed when I arrived at the residence. My sibling refused entry to me and my wife. She never mentioned our weapons, and we made no threats. We told my sibling we would not try to enter, that Mom would go in, but the sibling insisted acces would not be granted unless my wife and I left. We were not welcome.
I called Baytown PD. I called before my sibling, which I believe was important.
PD arrived promptly. The first officer on the scene was the resident courtesy officer. When he exited the patrol car, I introduced myself and handed him my TDL and CHL. He glanced at them and asked what was going on. I explained what the problem was and he went inside the apartment and spoke with my sibling. He returned a few minutes later and said he would go inside with Mom and bring her stuff outside. He said my sibling did not want me in the apartment.
Mom's stuff was brought out and we left without incident.
At no time did the officer ask me about our weapons. The subject of concealed carry never came up. I was packing my Kimber CDP in an IWB strong side 3 o'clock, with a spare mag weak side. I had my Kel-Tec BUG P3AT in my right pocket. Cover garment was a short sleeve fishing shirt. The wife kept hers in the suburban.
We stood around and talked to the officer for about 10 minutes after we had loaded up the stuff. He used to live in League City, and We used to live in Baytown, so we did have a lot to talk about.
I believe the experience was positive. I also firmly believe making the first contact with PD was important. The situation might not have been so positive if my sibling had made the call first.
I welcome any discussion on this LEO encouinter, especially since domestic disturbances can be dangerous to LEO as well as those involved.
A sibling has caused an issue concerning our mother, and subsequently evicted her. Mom is 80 years old. My wife and I picked up mom on Monday 1-2-06 and gathered up a bunch of her things to bring to our house in League City. Tueasday we headed off to Baytown to return some of my sibling's things and gather up more of Mom's stuff. My sibling was home instead of work.
First off, let me say up front that my sibling knows my wife and I pack. I was armed when I arrived at the residence. My sibling refused entry to me and my wife. She never mentioned our weapons, and we made no threats. We told my sibling we would not try to enter, that Mom would go in, but the sibling insisted acces would not be granted unless my wife and I left. We were not welcome.
I called Baytown PD. I called before my sibling, which I believe was important.
PD arrived promptly. The first officer on the scene was the resident courtesy officer. When he exited the patrol car, I introduced myself and handed him my TDL and CHL. He glanced at them and asked what was going on. I explained what the problem was and he went inside the apartment and spoke with my sibling. He returned a few minutes later and said he would go inside with Mom and bring her stuff outside. He said my sibling did not want me in the apartment.
Mom's stuff was brought out and we left without incident.
At no time did the officer ask me about our weapons. The subject of concealed carry never came up. I was packing my Kimber CDP in an IWB strong side 3 o'clock, with a spare mag weak side. I had my Kel-Tec BUG P3AT in my right pocket. Cover garment was a short sleeve fishing shirt. The wife kept hers in the suburban.
We stood around and talked to the officer for about 10 minutes after we had loaded up the stuff. He used to live in League City, and We used to live in Baytown, so we did have a lot to talk about.
I believe the experience was positive. I also firmly believe making the first contact with PD was important. The situation might not have been so positive if my sibling had made the call first.
I welcome any discussion on this LEO encouinter, especially since domestic disturbances can be dangerous to LEO as well as those involved.
