Edward Peruta
Regular Member
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Suggestions and check list for Open Carry encounters with Law Enforcement
This list is provided to offer an organized way to document any incidents for future reference.
First and Last Name of involved individual
Were you alone or with others
If with others, list their names and contact info.
City of Residence
County of Residence
Date of actual Incident
Approximate time of incident
Approximate duration of incident
Exact Location of Incident
Was there any form of detainment or restrictions against leaving?
If detained, approximate duration of any mandatory detainment
Specific Law Enforcement Agencies Involved
Number of Government/law enforcement present
Were any weapon drawn by anyone in a tactical or defensive manner during incident
Rank of Senior Law Enforcement Official in charge
Any additional government resources involved
Were any members of News Media Present?
Did the incident occur on Public or privately owned property
If on private property was owner or representative present
Name of person or company that owns or controls the property
Did the event occur in the presence of uninvolved members of the public?
If possible, obtain and document the names of any civilian witnesses
Was the incident recorded with or by either audio or video equipment?
Were any surveillance cameras observed in the area surrounding the incident?
Suggestions and check list for Open Carry encounters with Law Enforcement
This list is provided to offer an organized way to document any incidents for future reference.
First and Last Name of involved individual
Were you alone or with others
If with others, list their names and contact info.
City of Residence
County of Residence
Date of actual Incident
Approximate time of incident
Approximate duration of incident
Exact Location of Incident
Was there any form of detainment or restrictions against leaving?
If detained, approximate duration of any mandatory detainment
Specific Law Enforcement Agencies Involved
Number of Government/law enforcement present
Were any weapon drawn by anyone in a tactical or defensive manner during incident
Rank of Senior Law Enforcement Official in charge
Any additional government resources involved
Were any members of News Media Present?
Did the incident occur on Public or privately owned property
If on private property was owner or representative present
Name of person or company that owns or controls the property
Did the event occur in the presence of uninvolved members of the public?
If possible, obtain and document the names of any civilian witnesses
Was the incident recorded with or by either audio or video equipment?
Were any surveillance cameras observed in the area surrounding the incident?
