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Seems stupid is required to be a police officer
One night, several years ago, I stopped by the grocery store, on the way home from work. Going to grab some food for the weekend. As I get out of the car, 2 police cars roll up. One has several of the store employees in it. From what I hear, they have been out chasing some guy, who tried to use a stolen credit card. Another employee comes out and said he was just in again. Tried again to use the credit card , ran out and was last seen behind the store. More conversation I realize he's tall, Black and has a beard. I'm walking slowly to the store to hear what's going on.
I'm short, white and do have a beard.
Suddenly, the younger of the 2 police officers thinks I'm the suspect and reaching for gun tells me to "Come Here." The older police officer, realizes the situation, tells him to halt, "that's not him." Store employees know me, yell "that's not the guy." Almost spent the night in jail because some idiot was given a badge & gun. Almost wish I did. With a good lawyer, I'd be rich. And not living in that city.
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