wthornton0206
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I just arrived home from Belmar, where I was happily OC'ing my Hi Point .40 JC.
I decided to catch a bus home (I work for the local FD and have the privilege of free rides on all public transit, so long as i flash my badge). While I was waiting for one of the final buses that would drop me off in front of my apartment complex, I noticed an abandoned building wasn't so abandoned if you know what I mean ;-) (a vagrant was squatting in an old home). Anyways, i have an obligation to notify PD of any and all illegal activity I observe on or off duty, so I called the police.
I did what any good OC'er who anticipates police contact would do and notified dispatch that I was carrying a loaded firearm. They did not so much as ask my name. They sent three officers to my location. When the first officer approached I held my hands in the air to show them i was not going to reach for my piece. i allowed the officer to approach (she did not know I have an employment with FD, we are in different jurisdictions) and I did not show her my badge or department ID. I asked if she wanted or needed to take possession of my sidearm for her own safety. her response was" I don't care, just don't reach for it" and turned her back! NO ID CHECK OR EVEN SO MUCH AS ASKING MY NAME!
She then searched the premesis, found the vagrant and made them move on!
As she was leaving, she did not even ask for ID or anything. i decided to walk happily home with my gun, knowing that that OC encounter with Lakewood PD shows that as long as you're respectful and mindful of the officer and their authority, you will not be hassled for exercising your OC rights.
Has anyone else had a similiar situation? Let me know!
I just arrived home from Belmar, where I was happily OC'ing my Hi Point .40 JC.
I decided to catch a bus home (I work for the local FD and have the privilege of free rides on all public transit, so long as i flash my badge). While I was waiting for one of the final buses that would drop me off in front of my apartment complex, I noticed an abandoned building wasn't so abandoned if you know what I mean ;-) (a vagrant was squatting in an old home). Anyways, i have an obligation to notify PD of any and all illegal activity I observe on or off duty, so I called the police.
I did what any good OC'er who anticipates police contact would do and notified dispatch that I was carrying a loaded firearm. They did not so much as ask my name. They sent three officers to my location. When the first officer approached I held my hands in the air to show them i was not going to reach for my piece. i allowed the officer to approach (she did not know I have an employment with FD, we are in different jurisdictions) and I did not show her my badge or department ID. I asked if she wanted or needed to take possession of my sidearm for her own safety. her response was" I don't care, just don't reach for it" and turned her back! NO ID CHECK OR EVEN SO MUCH AS ASKING MY NAME!
She then searched the premesis, found the vagrant and made them move on!
As she was leaving, she did not even ask for ID or anything. i decided to walk happily home with my gun, knowing that that OC encounter with Lakewood PD shows that as long as you're respectful and mindful of the officer and their authority, you will not be hassled for exercising your OC rights.
Has anyone else had a similiar situation? Let me know!