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<blockquote data-quote="Glocktogo" data-source="post: 3223587" data-attributes="member: 1132"><p>The rub comes when public expectations conflict with law and policy. When someone like this guy is trying to provoke an improper response by emulating suspicious activity (and that's exactly what he was doing), the best thing to do on that call for service is to approach the scene and conduct personal observations of the activity. If you can't develop RAS or PC, simply approach the citizen, explain why you're there and politely ask them if they mind cooperating for a couple of minutes to put the public/reporting party at ease.</p><p></p><p>If they're reasonable and let you perform your duties to public safety, you can then disengage and hang around for a few minutes to see if anyone approaches you to ask about the situation. If they flatly refuse to cooperate with your field interview, then resume observations of the scene and situation until you're satisfied that there's no threat. Should concerned citizens approach you, let them know that no crime has been committed but you're there to monitor the situation. When/if you develop RAS/PC after the contact and refusal, then you can conduct a custodial investigation.</p><p></p><p>It really is that simple. I have opposing views on this type of activity. I don't personally condone it and would never do so myself. It falls under the old military axiom "never skyline yourself". That being said, it is his right and hopefully someday seeing people in public with firearms acting in a law abiding manner will not be cause to call the police.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Glocktogo, post: 3223587, member: 1132"] The rub comes when public expectations conflict with law and policy. When someone like this guy is trying to provoke an improper response by emulating suspicious activity (and that's exactly what he was doing), the best thing to do on that call for service is to approach the scene and conduct personal observations of the activity. If you can't develop RAS or PC, simply approach the citizen, explain why you're there and politely ask them if they mind cooperating for a couple of minutes to put the public/reporting party at ease. If they're reasonable and let you perform your duties to public safety, you can then disengage and hang around for a few minutes to see if anyone approaches you to ask about the situation. If they flatly refuse to cooperate with your field interview, then resume observations of the scene and situation until you're satisfied that there's no threat. Should concerned citizens approach you, let them know that no crime has been committed but you're there to monitor the situation. When/if you develop RAS/PC after the contact and refusal, then you can conduct a custodial investigation. It really is that simple. I have opposing views on this type of activity. I don't personally condone it and would never do so myself. It falls under the old military axiom "never skyline yourself". That being said, it is his right and hopefully someday seeing people in public with firearms acting in a law abiding manner will not be cause to call the police. [/QUOTE]
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