Duty to Inform when stopped by police

[FJW]

WHY? I can understand if it's on your belt, or tucked into your pants (where the cop might see it if you shift around in your seat), but why on earth bring that up if it's in the center console? Just let sleeping dogs lie.

i wouldnt volunteer unless asked. If I was searched and found to be lying it could get dragged out. I sometimes have my somewhat autistic 8year old with me. If detained they sometimes try to keep you away from your kid until its determined your not a threat to anyone. This would in dact be very traumatic for my son who occasionally gets really wigged out by shit he doesnt understand.

Shall we say perhaps, that I would lie half the time and tell the truth half the time?

With the exception of traveling with my son, I'm not too concerned about it either way.

[longcall911]

So what do you say when a local LEO pulls you over and ask, " Mr. Wilson, What are you carrying today?". Told me to slow down a bit. No ticket.

Admittedly, this is a hot-button for me.

I simply would not answer that question. I'd say "Why would you ask me such a question? What does it have to do with the reason you stopped me? I have a valid license which I am willing to present."

Beyond that:



Disclaimer: The above is not legal advice. :-)

[Ricochet]

Do you mean this video ?:


This is why in PA I do not inform unless there is a chance for the officer to notice weapon during the situation.

Wow, that officer has lost his mind.
He was the dangerous one in that situation.

I dont understand why the other calmer, more professional officers never handle a crazy cop like that.
They could easily just have a talk with him about his temper first.
May save someone life.

[cdi]

I have been stopped a few times- never asked.
If asked directly, incidental to a traffic stop, I would simply lie.

I have a feeling most cops are OK with citizen carry. Most, likely don't even ask to keep traffic encounters simple.
Ones that ask might very well have some kind of issue- and they get lied to.

I do not want some doughnut chugging flatfoot with a hard on for guns finger banging my 1911 on the roadside.
It's not against the law to lie to the cops; most of the time. You can bet they will lie to you in a heart beat if it suits their purpose.

[Ricochet]

It's not against the law to lie to the cops

True, but it is a felony to lie to federal agents.
But lets hope federal agents dont start conducting traffic stops anytime soon. lol

[punxsutawneypete]

That's the one. Pretty scary.

[fallenleader]

True, but it is a felony to lie to federal agents.
But lets hope federal agents dont start conducting traffic stops anytime soon. lol

national park rangers scare me.

[bluetrane2028]

Wow, fuck Ohio for that law and for any cop who would treat a person that way.

[theduke]

Wow, fuck Ohio for that law and for any cop who would treat a person that way.

Is it SOP to conduct a search of a vehicle without securing all the occupants? I dont think any smart cop would do that.

[Gun]

Is it SOP to conduct a search of a vehicle without securing all the occupants? I dont think any smart cop would do that.

This should be a training vid for HOW NOT TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION at all academies.