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 #43561  by P2riquen
 
I just don't understand... If you are in law enforcement, shouldn't you be aware of the laws concerning firearms within your jurisdiction? This should be part of the education. Some know,some don't should not be an issue.
 #43563  by Mr.Skellington
 
P2riquen wrote:I just don't understand... If you are in law enforcement, shouldn't you be aware of the laws concerning firearms within your jurisdiction? This should be part of the education. Some know,some don't should not be an issue.
True.

I figured that you were given an attitude test. You passed.

Its also possible that you were tested on knowledge of the law by being asked to conceal without a license. Again, you passed.

Good job.
 #43601  by myopicvisionary
 
There are SO many laws on the books that the average LEO cannot be up on all of them.
 #43610  by Boots
 
myopicvisionary wrote:There are SO many laws on the books that the average LEO cannot be up on all of them.
Well, we are always told "Ignorance of the law is no excuse". That only applies to 'us' and not to 'them'?

Anyway, as a minimum, it would seem prudent for a LEO 1) to understand the Constitutions of the U.S. and of DE, 2) to understand what constitutes a "Terry Stop", and 3) to know what the laws are concerning something as potentially deadly as a firearm.

However, I do think your statement is true for many comparatively minor laws that are on the books.
 #43633  by wwd
 
Well, we are always told "Ignorance of the law is no excuse". That only applies to 'us' and not to 'them'?
I take this thought as specialist vs generalist.

A citizen is usually concerned with actions around a few points of law. Therefore, a citizen is expected to know how the law applies to his special circumstance (specialist)

Next, take many citizens with their many personal interests and circumstances, each with its own set of applicable laws. LEO, attorneys, judges, cannot be expected to know to the word each and every law as it applies to each and every one of these many circumstances. Hence the generalist, having broad-strokes-only overviews of many laws and statutes.
 #43636  by GatorDude
 
I agree. However, you don't arrest someone or give them a hard time when you aren't sure of what the law is. The rule should be that you only intercede or act when there is a violation of law determined not when you think one has been violated.

For instance, you don't hassle someone for OC'ing a firearm because you THINK it might be illegal. You find out whether it is illegal first...then act.

Just sayin'...
 #43656  by wwd
 
Right. Also, it's not ANYONE's, LEO or otherwise, authority or purpose to hassle anyone or give anyone a hard time. Put lack of knowledge on top of that and you have someone who should be in a different job.
 #44235  by P2riquen
 
Is it just me?? Or does it seem that many LEOs forget that they are here to ENFORCE the law, not make it up as they go. Seems like they beleive they ARE the law rather than trying to do things right. I am not saying ALL LEOs are like that, I understand there are many LEOs that understand the job and follow the rules and guidelines but then you have the handfull that give the uniform a bad name. Have you all seen how things are going down in Philly? The Corruption?? I guess those LEOs are going to see what it's like inside...without the sidearm.
Who can you trust now a days??.....I trust my S&W!!! (Just sayin') 8-)
 #44239  by GatorDude
 
Your point is a good one. I think a small minority of LEO's believe they are the law instead of simply trying to enforce the law.

That's a damn shame.
 #47069  by P2riquen
 
Went to Miller's on 13 to take a look at what they had...I walked out with a brand new Ruger P345. Yahoo!!! I am loving it! :pbjtime: :pbjtime: Guess it will give my .40 a break.