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Old 03-27-2018, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug M. View Post
Keep your hands up, keep your hands away from anywhere near the gun for sure. Expect to end up at gunpoint (most likely on the ground), handcuffed, and staying that way until disarmed and your lawful status is confirmed. Depending on the level of chaos at the scene, this could be 5-60 minutes.
Yeah, what he said.

Sharing this concern, several other retired LEOs and I started carrying “retired” badges clipped to our belts or shoulder rigs, near our weapons, just for such an occasion. Not full proof, but it will hopefully make them look twice.
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