Chesterfield PD

[Tinner666]

I got stopped today. LEO said passing him was OK. Everything thing else I did was OK until he realized a brake light was out on the trailer.
I had handed him my license and as he quit talking and said I could get out to look, I got out and said "I'm armed" and patted my 4oc position.
He just said "OK, just don't go jerking it out." As we went to the rear of the trailer, he said "Thanks for letting me know." Never asked for my permit and as I checked the wires and he checked my credentials, he said I was good to go with a verbal warning.
Normal scenario here, but it made me reflect on how it is in Ind. after reading post here. I just wanted to share how things are in other areas of the 'real' USA.ingo:

 

[doglb]

Positive stories are always great to hear! Thanks for posting!

 

[mbills2223]

Just because it's considered normal doesn't mean it's not worth mentioning. It's becoming much less normal, so I say a big to the LEO. Thanks for sharing.

 

[LarryC]

Thanks for posting, I would say this is pretty normal in Indiana with experienced LEO's. Just a few of the young ones on the force that think they are the most powerful, smartest people on the planet that hurts the nice ones reputations. Every LEO has the ability to ruin the honest citizens day - most don't!

 

[fro65]

Thanks for sharing, I needed a little good news today.

 

[Classic]

Again, good to hear a positive LE encounter.

 

[drillsgt]

Sounds good to me.

 

[cmamath13]

Good deal!

 

[bloodandgutsmurphy]

Beats a ticket anyday

 

[rw496]

He didn't ask you to hand it to him?

 

[danielson]

Im waiting for someone to take issue with the way he handled the stop. After all, he didnt get on his knees, and kiss your ass.

Seriously though, +1 for that fine officer.

 

[Tinner666]

He didn't ask you to hand it to him?

Nah.

 

[llamant]

So, what was wrong with the lights? Were they working when you started your trip?

 

[ModernGunner]

Im waiting for someone to take issue with the way he handled the stop. After all, he didnt get on his knees, and kiss your ass.

Maybe because the OP didn't jump out, screaming, "I have the right, you're a Nazi bootlicker and I ain't showin' you nuthin', pig!"

 

[Tinner666]

They were working. R. brake light went out. Bulb is OK and I'll try to check it out today.

 

[Mark 1911]

Good to hear about the level headed LEOs out there, my experience is that the good ones still have the majority. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

Normal scenario here, but it made me reflect on how it is in Ind. after reading post here. I just wanted to share how things are in other areas of the 'real' USA.ingo:

Normal scenario here also, but the types of encounters that get the most people posting about them here also happen in VA. For instance......
Open Carry Incident. : Carrying Your Firearm • Virginia Gun Owners Forum
speeding ticket while carrying : Carrying Your Firearm • Virginia Gun Owners Forum

 

[RedThunder]

Way to go Chesterfield.

 

[Burnsy]

Good to hear! Well done.

 

[poppy]

Sounds like you had a good encounter. My only comment is this-You told the officer you were armed and actually, physically made a hand movement and touched your firearm? Don't know if that was such a good idea.