Thanks.
Ramius: So police only have to make a demand to submit, and citizens must comply without questioning the command.
Except perhaps in their residence, where citizens can demand a warrant.
I’ll bet that you probably have correctly explained current law. I don’t like it, but it helps to know the law.
It sucks to think that we must submit to a cop, even if we think we’re in the right.
There are times when I didn’t like it either ;)
But you can’t send cops out there and let suspects/detainees challenge the cop to a point where the cop is distracted or disadvantaged. Too many people here are claiming that the guy was “walking away” and “wasn’t being a problem”. Let them go out there and tell them to let a suspect move his hands about his person or vehicle compartment and see how long until they shrivel up and pass out.
These things are rightfully sorted out in both courts (criminal and civil). Rogue cops should be punished along with their agencies. This is the best way of keeping things level.