If a person impersonating a cop spouted out some random digits when I asked for their badge and serial number, I doubt I would be able to tell the difference.
Exactly. I had some undercover (or plain clothes I guess?) cops show up at my workplace looking for one of my guys. I asked to see their badge and they showed me a badge but honestly, that’s only gonna stop someone who didn’t plan far enough ahead. The badge could have been from the dollar store and I would have a hard time refuting…
That’s what the call is for- you ask the local office if they can confirm that that officer is actually on patrol, exists, etc. Idk how that would work for ICE though; I don’t think you can just call up the federal ICE headquarters.
The current state of things is that they cover their faces and refuse to give any ID. Even fake ID.
I think if you followed the post suggestion and the result was that ICE would give fake names and fake badge-numbers, that would actually be positive because “agents lie about their identity” is something new and interesting. Then the strategy will need to change, but in the mean time it was useful.
You were responding to someone by basically telling them the post addresses what they’re saying, but it doesn’t cover the scenario they’re talking about. If anything it’s very constructive because it’s pointing out a very obvious flaw with the post with specific instructions on how to make it better (by including what you said, so I don’t know why you’re so grumpy with me).
If a person impersonating a cop spouted out some random digits when I asked for their badge and serial number, I doubt I would be able to tell the difference.
Exactly. I had some undercover (or plain clothes I guess?) cops show up at my workplace looking for one of my guys. I asked to see their badge and they showed me a badge but honestly, that’s only gonna stop someone who didn’t plan far enough ahead. The badge could have been from the dollar store and I would have a hard time refuting…
That’s what the call is for- you ask the local office if they can confirm that that officer is actually on patrol, exists, etc. Idk how that would work for ICE though; I don’t think you can just call up the federal ICE headquarters.
That’s not what the post says. It says call 911 if they refuse. It gives no guidance on what to do if they respond.
The current state of things is that they cover their faces and refuse to give any ID. Even fake ID.
I think if you followed the post suggestion and the result was that ICE would give fake names and fake badge-numbers, that would actually be positive because “agents lie about their identity” is something new and interesting. Then the strategy will need to change, but in the mean time it was useful.
At least with 911 on the phone you can ask to be connected somewhere who can verify
Bruh… It’s like 630 in the morning where I’m at. Take your non constructive bullshit somewhere else.
You were responding to someone by basically telling them the post addresses what they’re saying, but it doesn’t cover the scenario they’re talking about. If anything it’s very constructive because it’s pointing out a very obvious flaw with the post with specific instructions on how to make it better (by including what you said, so I don’t know why you’re so grumpy with me).