WTF are you talking about? Why should ANY leo LOOK for an equipment violation? Why? To prove some point? What kind of an attitude is that? Who works for who here?
The kid was in a public parking lot and did NOTHING wrong. The cop (if he had a brain) should have checked him out, laughed, and left.
But he had to play “tough guy” and play right into the kid’s hands. He must have the IQ of a hamster.
no matter how many times i say that this cop did wrong, you people will always find one more thing you don't like about my comment and focus on that. meanwhile, my posts usually begin with acknowledging a point of yours in the affirmative. it's called being repsectful to others and engaging in a dialogue.
now, as far as looking for an equipment violation, what is wrong with that? aren't cops supposed to do their jobs? unsafe vehicles should be allowed on the roads? cops don't write law, they enforce it.
my only implication for this story (and please let it die) is that other officer's will take this to heart. and it will only embolden those in society who aim to do harm.
Citizens take note: if you have to pull in somewhere, put your hazard lights on! At least no one will have to guess why you're there.
Maybe you'll get help instead of being yelled at by the police.