Quote:Absolutely, when was the last time you went to a county fair? They always have the reclaimed MILITARY grade transportation vehicles out. When working at the Walgreens off of Normandy BLVD I had 3-4 regular officers that where decked out in full riot gear every night. 

 

If the officer does't hold authority over you until you've broken the law, explain DUI check points. Explain Stop and Frisk. The Officer holds legal authority over the citizen all the time, they're not allowed to use it with out due cause but if your in an officers way and he tells you to move your obligated by law to move. 

 

Well, I'm not one to dispute your claims, but I've never seen military vehicles at a county fair unless they were there as exhibition.  I also find it hard to believe that 3-4 fully decked out riot squad police officers walked into Walgreens every night.  They wore their shields and gas masks/helmets and brought in their tear gas and shotguns and everything?  Or were they just in their body armor?

 

DUI check points' constitutionality are constantly being brought to court.  I'll give you that one.  Stop and Frisk is also another unconstitutional practice.  There are a few places where politicians have overstepped their bounds.  In general though, Everyday Joe Cop can't force Everyday Joe Citizen to move out of his way or come over to him unless a law is suspected of being broken.  You aren't obligated to move if a cop tells you to unless you're loitering or obstructing.

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