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I imagine in days past (say <1990), you could have flashed your badge, relieved them of the beer, let them off with a warning, called their parents and cracked open a cold one when you got home.
I also imagine nowadays you could have dealt with it by keeping on driving and using siri to call their parents to give them heads up when they get home.
True, and true! Lol
These situations happen ALL THE TIME. Too often, really. I understand your hesitation to get involved, but when people know that you won't do anything, they will continue pushing the limits and breaking the rules/laws.
It's your friend's kid so call their parents about it and at the same time get involved. Your title does not end when you also end your shift. Snap a picture show it to their parents so they will get a very nice timeout.
If no one is in immediate danger of harm or death, I won't get involved in stuff. We don't have to play the hero all the time.
I first heard the IDOL phrase during a training, and I concur. Immediate Defense Of Life only. Be a good witness unless saving a life is actually at stake.
I'll go ahead and presume that everyone can handle their own problems in pretty much any other situation. I won't stop and I won't make a call. Any additional effort would only be a futile exercise, yet working provides me with plenty of such opportunities.
I'm rather certain that unless there is a threat to life or property, I won't take time away from my own weekend to be calling this in.
Thinking far ahead here, but it could be a cause for some sort of danger to ensue on the kid. I say call their parents.
No, you are not alone in this. Many law enforcement officers choose not to get involved in situations like this unless they are on-duty and it is within their jurisdiction. It is important to remember that law enforcement officers are not obligated to intervene in any situation, and it is ultimately up to each individual officer to decide if they will get involved.