SaintPendulous Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 i was Smokin with my buddy enjoying the night and i saw somebody turn the corner and it was a cop and i KNEW right there what it was about I said "Hello officer, Its Tobacco" He turns the corner and i was about to get up and he goes "Stay right there, Dont Move!" so i like sat perfectly still and he came up and smelled my hose and then explained to me " Theres like 20 pattios and balconys within visual range of you" and i said.....So....youd like me to move it inside? the younger cop said "Keep it inside" so......FUCK.....thats ridiculous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cp44 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I would keep smoking outside, fuck the POOOOOOOOlice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 dont move it inside...you are not breaking any laws and as long as there is no "no smoking" there you have the right to smoke there...its your property...if they come back tell them too bad, you are not breaking the law...they can't do anything, really...too much fear of big brother these days people forget they have rights I had the cops called on me smoking on campus a few years back. I was as polite as possible and they threatened me with disorderly conduct because I offended somebody by smoking it apparently...I left and contacted the head of the department, got a meeting, explained it, threatened to contact the ACLU, and won, smoked at least twice a week during warm weather in that same spot from there on out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Um, I would have asked them, "So I can't smoke something that is completely legal on my own property?" I would have been interested in their response to that. Next time, ask to speak to the chief. Some cops use intimidation and to that, I completely lose all respect for that officer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintPendulous Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 lol nice, yeah i feel like....idk, i respect cops and complied outta respect, but there WERE little kids running around and ill almost bet my ass it was their mom who called em....fuckin hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cotsi95 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 even if your not allowed to smoke in your apt. your allowed to smoke out side. If they come back tell them you are within your rights and you are not doing anything illegal. Be polite but firm and if they threaten you ask for their badge numbers and file an harassment complaint with the police dept. Then go back inside lol. BE POLITE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintPendulous Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 lol im totally polite, i was then and i always will be, i will smoke outside again im sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoRSX Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 That is complete garbage, guys like that are an embarrassment to the badge. Sorry to hear this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintPendulous Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 you know dude i should find a lawyer and next time when i dont go inside if they threaten to arrest me, tell them to do just that, get the lawyer to take em for a ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I wouldn't wait until they come back. A lot of people don't realize that every department head including the Chief of Police are required to attend City Council meeting. And every council meeting has an open invitation for any citizen to address the council and the department heads. So you can approach the microphone, and speak for usually 5-minutes at the most. I'd register a respectful complaint about the incident so you get it on record. Make it clear you have zero problem being approached by the police to prove it's only tobacco, but you won't be harassed on your own property. Next cop that comes around will almost certainly be very, very polite. Because they'll have heard about your appearance before the Chief and council. At which point, you could always invite them to come back on their break and share a bowl. The idea isn't to irritate them but let them know they need to respect your rights as much as you're willing to respect them. 'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidglass Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Well my first tip is: don't take it inside. If you want to smoke outside, go ahead. Taking it inside is an indirect admission that you have something to hide. I've had cops approach me before plenty of times smoking outside my college apartment. They ask what I'm smoking, I explain and usually have some beside me. I offer to take the foil off or let them smoke it to approve or disapprove. They usually just say thanks and have a good night. So if they ask you to take inside, politely ask why and explain that you prefer to smoke outside due to the chances of carpet burns and making your apartment smell. If they try to force you to take it inside,it shows they are just ignorant and on a power trip. In fact have a few print outs of how hookahs work and how they are used in modern times in a folder and give it to them next time and say "I'm sorry we had a misunderstanding, I hope it won't be a problem in the future." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajon Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I've had the same experience as Liquidglass. I just graduated but in college I would smoke outside of my dorm and the cops came on a few occasions and asked what I was smoking. I showed them the tobacco and they were cool about it. They told me that some cops tell people to smoke inside because they dont want to get called back every day by whoever is complaining. Luckily the cops were cool and we actually talked about hookah for a few minutes. If I were you, I would keep smoking outside. You are not doing anything wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintPendulous Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 [quote name='liquidglass' timestamp='1308210409' post='512824'] Well my first tip is: don't take it inside. If you want to smoke outside, go ahead. Taking it inside is an indirect admission that you have something to hide. I've had cops approach me before plenty of times smoking outside my college apartment. They ask what I'm smoking, I explain and usually have some beside me. I offer to take the foil off or let them smoke it to approve or disapprove. They usually just say thanks and have a good night. So if they ask you to take inside, politely ask why and explain that you prefer to smoke outside due to the chances of carpet burns and making your apartment smell. If they try to force you to take it inside,it shows they are just ignorant and on a power trip. In fact have a few print outs of how hookahs work and how they are used in modern times in a folder and give it to them next time and say "I'm sorry we had a misunderstanding, I hope it won't be a problem in the future." [/quote] Theres no way they can "Force" Me to smoke inside, but i totally didnt think abuot the carpet scorching reason, very nice man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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