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Originally Posted by crazycoffey
Unpopular opinion anywhere on the interweb. And probably just a waste of my time here
Short version; Johnny’s points 1 and 4 are wrong. Bad advise. 2 is correct. 3 is correct if you actually committed a crime. But could also get you more charges, like interfering with an investigation etc
On to the OP, /douch/ hit the nail on the head, you left important info out. You said he went to the third story balcony and wouldn’t leave. Then when asked about that missing info you said she called the cops and all they did was drive around the block. So the trespasser is still on the balcony? No he probably has left before the cops showed up. That’s why they drove around the block looking for the trespasser.
Trespassing is a misdemeanor. Any advice on this board about beating or shooting a trespasser is terrible advice. If he threatens you, and you legit fear for your safety you will be able to defend yourself.
If the trespasser keeps coming back. Keep calling the police. Watch the trespasser while waiting for them to respond. Tell them where he is, Once he’s identified and given a trespass warning by the police he can be arrested easily the next time he comes back.
It’s part of a process. Slow? Sure. Frustrating? Absolutely! For you, your neighbors and the police. But stick to the process. The police can’t come in and arrest him for any of your possible feared outcomes.
Take a breath and control what you can control. Maybe stop watching crime drama TV.
CSI has ruined police-civilian expectations
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I don't even watch CSI. I made my comments based on real life experience as well as the hundreds of stories and youtube vids I've seen.
CC, I have no doubt that you are a good officer but the problem is that there are plenty of bad ones out there, too. I knew I guy that I went to church with years ago that was a capital police officer who was just a great guy and good officer, as well. But I've also had bad experiences with the police, especially in my city of Topeka. I just have no faith in them at all any more. It seems that they are more interested in nabbing every traffic violation that they can while ignoring things that aren't revenue generators, such as property crimes.