usmcmustang
Regular Member
I understand your frustration, but (and I'm not trying to be argumentative), it's not up to what you expect of a LEO that determines what he -says- he knows. They can lie, they can give you their version of the law (they might be recent transfers from another state where the laws are different and really be conflating).
I'm just relating to you how LEOs use this ploy of being 'unfamiliar' and of telling you a legal opinion when they do not, in fact, have it right. There is no legal requirement that they know the law about ANYTHING. Their job is to arrest people and let the courts sort it out. If they make a mistake it is instantly forgiven by their superiors and the judges, other than blatant abuse and police policy violations (which are usually covered up, and internal discipline applied).
So, just be aware that there really is no requirement, it's frustrating and there is no 'justice' out there, so be careful!
Frustrated?... not at all. I am and have been for some time fully aware of all that you've pointed out. But... that certainly shouldn't "limit" one's attempts to expose each and every one of these AssClowns... no matter their moronic behavior doesn't rise to the level of "blatant abuse (or) policy violations." The more such behavior is "condoned" the more it is "accepted." You seem to want it "accepted" because that's they way it is. "Things" need to change when it comes to law enforcement within our country... attitudes and behaviors require modification... in my opinion.