Freedom First
Regular Member
First let me say that I have been nothing but pleased with Kennewick Police Department. They respond quickly and have always been professional in the dealings I have had with them. But...
Tonight I was contacted by KPD for a MWAG call less than a block from my house as I returned from walking one of my kid’s playmates home. I saw the cruiser come zooming up the street behind me but I honestly thought he was responding to noise complaints regarding the wedding band a block away. No such luck.
So Officer Harrington asks me to stop and come over. Now don’t flame me you guys because I know the deal… I went along with him as he disarmed me in front of my neighbors as I don't want to start off on the wrong foot with KPD on the OC issue.
He immediately acknowledged the legality of OC and I could tell he wished he were somewhere else, doing something more important than trying to get some 2A guy to cool it. I explained that I was fully aware of Washington State law and that I OCed so that I would always be carrying. I suggested that his time was being wasted by bad dispatching and he seemed to agree. He of course wanted me to cover up and I politely refused since I was sterile and I wouldn’t have anyways.
My firearm was returned unloaded after they ran my name and checked for a CPL in my name??? I UOCed for about 50’ down the street until I ran into a neighbor and we had a nice chat about 2A and OC. They guy thought it was a joke and will be discussing the issue with his nephew, whom he suspected was the caller.
This is an excellent opportunity for us to adjust the thinking of KPD with a appropriate letter. I, being fairly new to this sort of LE interaction, would love whatever suggestions about a letter or other response to KPD to get this addressed correctly.
Thanks!
Tonight I was contacted by KPD for a MWAG call less than a block from my house as I returned from walking one of my kid’s playmates home. I saw the cruiser come zooming up the street behind me but I honestly thought he was responding to noise complaints regarding the wedding band a block away. No such luck.
So Officer Harrington asks me to stop and come over. Now don’t flame me you guys because I know the deal… I went along with him as he disarmed me in front of my neighbors as I don't want to start off on the wrong foot with KPD on the OC issue.
He immediately acknowledged the legality of OC and I could tell he wished he were somewhere else, doing something more important than trying to get some 2A guy to cool it. I explained that I was fully aware of Washington State law and that I OCed so that I would always be carrying. I suggested that his time was being wasted by bad dispatching and he seemed to agree. He of course wanted me to cover up and I politely refused since I was sterile and I wouldn’t have anyways.
My firearm was returned unloaded after they ran my name and checked for a CPL in my name??? I UOCed for about 50’ down the street until I ran into a neighbor and we had a nice chat about 2A and OC. They guy thought it was a joke and will be discussing the issue with his nephew, whom he suspected was the caller.
This is an excellent opportunity for us to adjust the thinking of KPD with a appropriate letter. I, being fairly new to this sort of LE interaction, would love whatever suggestions about a letter or other response to KPD to get this addressed correctly.
Thanks!
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