[kenmcg]

The chief should disregard the request. He should arrest anyone who tries to interfere with him performing his duties.

[kearnyirish2]

“The chief should disregard the request. He should arrest anyone who tries to interfere with him performing his duties.”

Sure - if he was on duty. He wasn’t, and to me that makes a world of difference.

[NorthMountain]

The chief should disregard the request. He should arrest anyone who tries to interfere with him performing his duties.

The public SERVANT should comply with the request of his masters. He should either depart the premises, or submit himself to arrest and plead guilty when brought to trial.