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Black man with hoodie pulled over with concealed gun tells his recent Cop story
Posted on 10/30/15 at 12:06 am
Posted on 10/30/15 at 12:06 am
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So, I’m driving to my office to turn in my weekly paperwork. A headlight is out. I see a Tucson Police Department squad vehicle turn around and follow me. I’m already preparing for the stop.
The lights go on and I pull over. The officer asks me how I’m doing, and then asks if I have any weapons.
“Yes, sir. I’m a concealed carry permit holder and my weapon is located on my right hip. My wallet is in my back-right pocket.”
The officer explains for his safety and mine, he needs to disarm me for the stop. I understand, and I unlock the vehicle. I explain that I’m running a 7TS ALS holster but from the angle, the second officer can’t unholster it. Lead officer asks me to step out, and I do so slowly. Officer relieves me of my Glock and compliments the X300U I’m running on it. He also sees my military ID and I tell him I’m with the National Guard.
Lead officer points out my registration card is out of date but he knows my registration is up to date. He goes back to run my license. I know he’s got me on at least two infractions. I’m thinking of how to pay them.
Officers return with my Glock in an evidence back, locked and cleared. “Because you were cool with us and didn’t give us grief, I’m just going to leave it at a verbal warning. Get that headlight fixed as soon as possible.”
I smile. “Thank you, sir.”
I’m a black man wearing a hoodie and strapped. According to certain social movements, I shouldn’t be alive right now because the police are allegedly out to kill minorities.
Maybe…just maybe…that notion is bunk.
Maybe if you treat police officers with respect, they will do the same to you.
Police officers are people, too. By far and large, most are good people and they’re not out to get you.
I’d like to thank those two officers and TPD in general for another professional contact.
We talk so much about the bad apples who shouldn’t be wearing a badge. I’d like to spread the word about an example of men who earned their badges and exemplify what that badge stands for.
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I like these stories. It's true, even if they are wrong, calm down and be respectful. Never ever has being an a-hole helped anyone out in a police situation. You know I'm not a bootlicker, but the common denominator in all of these incidents is non-compliance. Not complying will result in extra charges. While i do think some things are excessive, just listen and comply.
You CAN argue your way out of it, later on in court.
This post was edited on 10/30/15 at 12:10 am
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Posted on 10/30/15 at 12:09 am to Napoleon
He has obvious black guilt. Cornball, Uncle Tom, as they say.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 12:14 am to Napoleon
Traitor has already forgotten the struggle.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 12:14 am to Napoleon
I find it interesting that this is news
Posted on 10/30/15 at 12:15 am to Napoleon
Dude looks high on weed. I'd have shot him.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 12:23 am to Napoleon
so many have this poor attitude of i don't have to bow down to you.. yet if they would just understand it's for safety and a little respect can go much further than this assumption of profiling/racism.. then things can go much smoother..
and i don't even mean this as with only black people.. there are white people just out to prove a point and try to show a police officer up as well. i would rather just answer the question or safety commands being asked of me than further escalating the ordeal.. it's just common sense..
also, this guy was in the military. the police in general have tremendous respect for those that serve no doubt and that is just a little added bonus that is well earned imo.
i remember as a teen walking to court for a traffic ticket and a military recruiter of some sort telling me come join us and we'll take care of that ticket for you.
and i don't even mean this as with only black people.. there are white people just out to prove a point and try to show a police officer up as well. i would rather just answer the question or safety commands being asked of me than further escalating the ordeal.. it's just common sense..
also, this guy was in the military. the police in general have tremendous respect for those that serve no doubt and that is just a little added bonus that is well earned imo.
i remember as a teen walking to court for a traffic ticket and a military recruiter of some sort telling me come join us and we'll take care of that ticket for you.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 12:27 am to Napoleon
Have an upvote 
Posted on 10/30/15 at 12:30 am to Napoleon
Cornball brotha
Posted on 10/30/15 at 12:32 am to Napoleon
You got pulled over because your car's headlight was not in working order . You're suppose to check your vehicle out before leaving to make sure it's in legal running order. Not only for other peoples safety but for your own as well. Should have thanked the officer .
But at least he acted cool and calm and didn't freak out.
But at least he acted cool and calm and didn't freak out.
This post was edited on 10/30/15 at 12:34 am
Posted on 10/30/15 at 1:08 am to Napoleon
An up vote for you sir
Posted on 10/30/15 at 2:26 am to Napoleon
He's tap dancing for Whitey. He wants white acceptance
Posted on 10/30/15 at 5:36 am to Napoleon
Posted on 10/30/15 at 5:43 am to Napoleon
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just listen and comply
quote:
even if they are wrong, calm down and be respectful
And worst case senario is you have to get it straightened out downtown. Best case senario is you get a warning.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 6:55 am to Napoleon
Many black people feel the same as him, and are somewhat embarrassed by all the protesting etc. Most won't talk about it however because it's frowned upon by others in the black community
Kudos to him for telling his story.
Kudos to him for telling his story.
This post was edited on 10/30/15 at 6:57 am
Posted on 10/30/15 at 7:21 am to Napoleon
Good thing he didn't have a dog.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 7:41 am to Napoleon
Cops should've shot him for being such a goodie two shoe
Posted on 10/30/15 at 7:47 am to Napoleon
Wait, they didn't shoot him?
THAT'S NOT THE PLAN, GUYS!
THAT'S NOT THE PLAN, GUYS!
Posted on 10/30/15 at 8:05 am to Napoleon
Cool story. I did not see a reason to seize the gun though. If the officer had a safety concern why not have him leave the weapon in the driver's vehicle and have the driver step out?
Show me a valid DL, military ID, and carry permit, after a simple equipment stop and I run your DL at your window and send you on your way.
Show me a valid DL, military ID, and carry permit, after a simple equipment stop and I run your DL at your window and send you on your way.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:16 am to Napoleon
In most instances, all it takes is respect given, and respect will be received. Color or other factors are irrelevant. Unless you have an agenda to push.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 10:42 am to Napoleon
As a black man I have to say, this is the corniest shite I've ever read. No one has ever said the police are out to kill minorites, however there is plenty of data out there that points out to the fact the police use excessive force against minorites. That's what the protests are about. This whole post reeks of, "You see, I is a good darkie. I anit like those rabble rousers over there massa."
This post was edited on 10/30/15 at 10:47 am
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