Cheating death and fighting communism: that is how a fellow officer once described our job. It was meant to be funny, but as time went on it seemed all too true.
I spent more than ten years in law enforcement, all of it on the street in uniform patrol. I've been a patrol officer, instructor, sergeant and lieutenant.
Do not report crimes here. Nothing here should be considered legal advice. All opinions are my own.
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Since I was not there, nor did I conduct an investigation in the incident, I don't know what the probable cause was for your charge.
However, I suspect it might have something to do with your statement "and I began to follow her."
Getting angry about some perceived slight while driving, and then chasing the woman, is likely the source of your problems.
Sounds like you probably should return the car and find a new friend.
I don't know. You are the one telling the story. I'll assume you are telling the truth.
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What lessons can you share about past and present start-ups you've worked with?
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In trading, does an educated person have an advantage over an uneducated one?
SWAT Team Commander (Retired)
How do you decide whether to try and kill a hostage taker?
I would highly recommend contacting the state attorney general's office and the BATFE for information on the related state and federal laws.
Ok.
If backup is available, only a fool would try to arrest more than one person at a time. Even with only one suspect, it is foolish to try to make an arrest without assistance. This all assumes that there is not an emergency requiring immediate action and that the officer isn't working alone in a remote area.
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