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Platapus

03-13-08, 09:26 AM

One should never argue with a police officer. It seldom does any good and can escalate the situation. The time and place for argument is in the courtroom.

Refusing to tell an officer the name of a child is a sure way to up the officers concern for the child's safety. For all the officer knew this was a kidnapped child. What sort of parent refuses to tell a police officer the child's name? By doing so, she clearly indicated the possibility that she had something to hide. Law enforcement officers do have the right to ask people to identify themselves.

Imagine how this situation could have been resolved if everyone was calm and communicated?

Before I can get wrapped up over this, I want to wait until it goes to court (if it goes to court). Anyone can be arrested for pretty much anything. Arrest is not conviction.

It would be ironic if the child endangerment charges were dropped but she would be convicted of obstructing a peace officer. However I feel that all charges will be dropped. I can not imagine any ADA spending any time on this "non-case"

Personally I feel that the Police Officer overreacted. In public, parents need "line of sight" to their children in such a way that will allow the parent to

1. Prevent any harm coming to the child
2. Be able to respond to the aid of the child

According to the news story (which is biased, we just don't know in which direction) it appears that the parent was acting responsibly.

How she reacted to the police officer was less than responsible and frankly suspicious.

In any case, arguing/yelling with a police officer will often result in the gift of a matching set of pretty bracelets. Refusing to give the name of your child to a police officer conducting a lawful field interview is a sure way to up his or her suspicion.

Neither party is wholly guilty or innocent here. However, I feel it is a non-case worthy only of emotional news reporting.