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reply posted on 6-6-2009 @ 07:10 AM by BO XIAN
reply to post by ladyinwaiting



I don't think that the well dressed man had . . . how to put it . . .

any psychotic sort of disorder.

I somewhat doubt he was sociopathic . . .

He could be manipulative and whatever other list of psychological personality features go with black ops sorts of blokes . . .

But he sounded quite in control of himself; quite resourceful; quite confident; extra brazen; smug; arrogant; piercing . . . somehow;

not, per se, overtly flakey.

imho.


reply posted on 6-6-2009 @ 08:46 AM by ladyinwaiting
Hi Paris. Brought myself up to date on the postings, and I have some further thoughts about this.

You had something very bizarre happen to you, and brought it here, as well any ATS member would have. You do not owe anybody your life story in living color because of this. You do not owe anybody photos of your dog or gun.

I would think this was just a chance happening by a stranger in a public place, and I although I would never forget it, I wouldn't be intimadated by it. Except for the other red flag.

He knows where you live, and has had the audacity to go there. (Could he have followed you home?)

There is enough of a trail here for an investigation. I would commence this asap. There were bystanders. Somebody called 911. Track the callers number from the 911 office, and listen to the tape of what they reported. Talk to that reporter. What prompted them to make the call? Interview everybody else who was there that day. Someone might have seen him get into a vehicle, or noticed other behaviors or concrete evidence you could use to locate him. Any surveillance equipment in that area you could review?

I definitely would return there often, notebook in hand, and try to talk to anybody who might have been there that day. See what they observed that I might have missed. Take some buddies.

At this point I would be more curious than frightened I guess, but that is just the way I'm wired. I would want to be the one who initiated another "meeting". Catch him off guard and let him explain himself.

I'm thinking this is just going to be some kind of random prank on his part, but I would have to know for sure, and he would have to know that I had taken the upper hand.

Investigate Investigate Investigate. If I couldn't do it myself, I would hire someone to do it for me.

Best to you.....keep us posted.

LIW



reply posted on 6-6-2009 @ 10:00 AM by Fan-Out
Originally posted by BO XIAN
reply to
post by ladyinwaiting


But he sounded quite in control of himself; quite resourceful; quite confident; extra brazen; smug; arrogant; piercing . . . somehow;

not, per se, overtly flakey.

imho.

Interesting event, id like to meet this guy since he seems to know alot of things that one can learn from, but what i come to understand about this experience and what you describe is that he have made alot of work himself to understand the flow.
Since to understand that one can not dubt oneself, but imo you do not have anything to worry about since he wanted to offer you a deal and it was your choice to accept the thing or just wanted to show off hes skills abit since he probably knew you were active within this site.

This was one of the best things ive read, it could be scary at first since the unknown usually starts with fear or resemblemts.

Thanks you for sharing this.
Johan


reply posted on 6-6-2009 @ 10:02 AM by SneakerChimp
reply to post by parisinflames



So you were walking your dog "TRIGGER", when a stranger started looking at you... wait.. glaring at you...

Before he had even got to where you were sitting you were telling people around you "I may have to use violence here, call the police".. Nice...Following the military example of "pre-emptive" violence ..Nicely done..Then he gets to you, you have your dog between you.. You're heavily trained in a boatload of holds, as well as you are probably knowledgable of vital pressure points to bring a guy down quick..oh yah.. and hes skinny and gaunt like willam dafoe..

So..... YOU PULL OUT YOUR GUN..

"i didnt need to see a weapon, mine was used as a possible deterrent"

Another shell shocked officer reacting out of fear.


"And if my dog bit him, he could sue"


What if your other "TRIGGER" went off accidentally????

Put all your guns away and go do some more of that relaxing sun watching, minus the crazy "pre-emptive" guns a blazing garbage.






[edit on 6-6-2009 by SneakerChimp]


reply posted on 6-6-2009 @ 11:16 AM by whaaa
reply to post by parisinflames




In another thread you mentioned that you were a Mason.

Perhaps therein lies the crux of the matter.




There is no humor apparently. I was flamed for being a police officer and giving my opinion , and not even in anger, I was flamed for defending freemasons because..I am one and some people are ignorant to it.


[edit on 6-6-2009 by whaaa]


reply posted on 6-6-2009 @ 03:39 PM by parisinflames
Originally posted by SneakerChimp
reply to
post by parisinflames



So you were walking your dog "TRIGGER", when a stranger started looking at you... wait.. glaring at you...

Before he had even got to where you were sitting you were telling people around you "I may have to use violence here, call the police".. Nice...Following the military example of "pre-emptive" violence ..Nicely done..Then he gets to you, you have your dog between you.. You're heavily trained in a boatload of holds, as well as you are probably knowledgable of vital pressure points to bring a guy down quick..oh yah.. and hes skinny and gaunt like willam dafoe..

So..... YOU PULL OUT YOUR GUN..

"i didnt need to see a weapon, mine was used as a possible deterrent"

Another shell shocked officer reacting out of fear.


"And if my dog bit him, he could sue"


What if your other "TRIGGER" went off accidentally????

Put all your guns away and go do some more of that relaxing sun watching, minus the crazy "pre-emptive" guns a blazing garbage.






[edit on 6-6-2009 by SneakerChimp]



My gun never left the holster, if you would have read correctly...shut up
accidental discharge on a double action only, trigger and grip safety semi auto pistol is impossible plain and simple.

I wasnt going to use hand to hand because my dog would have eaten him alive and I wasn't taking the chance of getting sued and having my best friend put down.I never told people " i may have to use violence" your terarted, in a potential threat situation in public, I am supposed to inform those around I am a peace officer, incase a weapon comes out, it wont cause more panic, and those around feel safer. The fact he's skinny NEVER means you underestimate a person. And by the way you explain things, and your opinions presented show me that you could not handle a situation correctly or safely at all. You would bust out pressure points, and choke holds, get real.

Maybe I am a little shell shocked, but I went through it so people like you have the freedom to bash and try to belittle the ones who risked their lives or died to uphold and protect your freedom to do so.



and do you have a problem with my dogs name? does it not suit your taste?


God I love how people play with my words



[edit on 06/02/2009 by parisinflames]


reply posted on 6-6-2009 @ 04:16 PM by HolsterItChild
reply to post by parisinflames



Easy there trigger.. I had the exact same thing happen to me recently..
This guy was a bit taller, gaunt and creepy..




My solution was just to turn Phantasm off.

----------------------------------------------

Some people do expect the cops to use their physical training first. Like heaven forbid there might be a chance you'll get scrapped up or even seriously hurt.

"But...were cops... we don't use physical force anymore. Sh*t, I might even break a nail. See, they trained us all this combat hand to hand to improve our dancing skills.. Were actually going to have a "Boys in Blue - Dancing with the stars"

You guys make me sick. Kind of like the cop that recently tazed the grandma.. Or the case in Vancouver with the 6 "Large" RCMP officers that were unable to detain a man with a stapler. "Sh*t, he might've punched us.. And I've got a dance recital tonight"


Yah man.. You handle situations the "safe" American way..

Kind of like the smart bombs they drop all over hospitals.. "ITS SAFE AND SMART"..."And we don't get our hands dirty".

.....

Hope your dancing recital goes well..


reply posted on 7-6-2009 @ 09:54 AM by mhinsey
Originally posted by SneakerChimp
reply to
post by parisinflames



So you were walking your dog "TRIGGER", when a stranger started looking at you... wait.. glaring at you...

Before he had even got to where you were sitting you were telling people around you "I may have to use violence here, call the police".. Nice...Following the military example of "pre-emptive" violence ..Nicely done..Then he gets to you, you have your dog between you.. You're heavily trained in a boatload of holds, as well as you are probably knowledgable of vital pressure points to bring a guy down quick..oh yah.. and hes skinny and gaunt like willam dafoe..

So..... YOU PULL OUT YOUR GUN..

"i didnt need to see a weapon, mine was used as a possible deterrent"

Another shell shocked officer reacting out of fear.


"And if my dog bit him, he could sue"


What if your other "TRIGGER" went off accidentally????

Put all your guns away and go do some more of that relaxing sun watching, minus the crazy "pre-emptive" guns a blazing garbage.


[edit on 6-6-2009 by SneakerChimp]


And what is YOUR background of experience in this type of scenario? Or are you just a cop hater?

Do you have any ex-military (specialized training) or know anyone who has had specialized training? Most have a sixth sense of crap about to hit the fan. It saves lives and I would trust that anyday. I am a lucky individual who can sense danger most of the time myself. It's only when I ignore that bad feeling that I get into trouble.

From what I understand he followed procedure in notifying the individual he was an off-duty officer, he gave witnesses info to explain to cops if it hit the fan.

What part do you have a problem with exactly?


reply posted on 7-6-2009 @ 03:42 PM by HugmyRek
I can't recall any offers that I have refused, in my military life, or in civi life.

Not even something seemingly innocent or expected like your buddies or superiors asking you to a whorehouse while in your combat days in the mid east or 'wherever'?

Nothing?? No offers of graft, take my 50 bucks or 6 grand officer, no one will notice, you deserve it.

No offers to view child or teen pornography or to take drugs or mess with the locals? No job description or volunteer deployment activity turned down?


These are some ideas for back thinking.

I am not a police person, but I feel you acted precisely to the model. I have a copy of the use of force model somewhere; it's good for regular people too who don't know how to handle violence situations. And Trigger is an excellent name.

I am sorry for what you, your pally, and your dear heart girlfriend are going through and feel there is much more the gov should and can do to reprimand the person or entity who threatenly harrassed you.

I believe this is a test in the shortcomings of law and justice. I wish we had an ATS Legal forum here.

I would caution about giving out samples of your handwriting; they can be reverse engineered to, for instance be used in the planting of a suicide note.

I would also wish to reccomend that you discuss this occurrace with your church members, being masonic and a bit up and up and out there on things unseen, they might, if even unwilling to let on or divulge be priveledged to the information if only for the opportunity to in future cases, if in the event of the other worldly of any type, be able to have at least a minimal plan of defense... for the community.

Please don't flame me. I don't think you will, but masons...otherworldly..strange talk...blah. Not something I would normally shudder to glance upon with an officer of the law.
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