Thanks for the clarification. About a year ago, I did a rolling stop in an unfamiliar location, I got lost and had to turn around on a side street. I was pulled over by a Chesapeake police officer who approached my SUV with hand on gun. I always have get the willies around police even though I am (usually) a law abiding citizen. I remembered the DWB rules to survival, I kept my hands on the steering wheel, made no sudden movements and complied with his requests politely. ... we should all remember these rules
I'm Kumeyaay (Southern California Indian).
I am very dark-skinned, and I have some mestizo ancestry, so I look like I may be an illegal.
I sometimes get greeted in Spanish (which I don't speak) if BP/ICE pulls me over...
I concentrate on being very polite, and not making sudden moves.
One advantage is that where I am is pretty rural, and I know the (very few) sheriff deputies who patrol this region. So they recognize me...but I still stay cool, level-headed, and polite. They're usually asking if I've seen something they're interested in.
Never have a problem.
BTW, the way to handle POMS is to announce at dinner "Nobody's checking out to play this weekend until this pigsty is cleaned up!"