Devonai
Member
Subject: Public safety
I am a nosy neighbor. I notice when things are happening in my neighborhood. I call the police when things get too rowdy. I do not, however, bother anybody who is not bothering me.
I work as a pursuit vehicle driver for a private investigation company. As such, I often wait on side streets while my partner observes and records. If a vehicle leaves that we want to track, I take the lead. Simple enough. Last week we were on a surveillance, and I set myself up on a side street in a quiet suburban neighborhood. I rolled down the windows and prepared to relax, as we could be there for a while. I had parked almost in front of a house where a man was working in the garage. Within 30 seconds he came over and this conversation ensued:
"Can I help you with something?"
"No. I'm just looking for a place to sit and relax."
"Why here?"
"Why not?"
"Because most people in this road are at not at home right now."
"Then I won't be bothering anyone, will I?"
"Yes you would."
With that he returned inside. Five minutes later a local cop showed up. Since I wasn't doing anything wrong it was a short conversation and the officer left. I didn't have to reveal my true motives to the officer but I did so as a professional courtesy.
Did this guy overreact? Would anyone else have done the same?
I am a nosy neighbor. I notice when things are happening in my neighborhood. I call the police when things get too rowdy. I do not, however, bother anybody who is not bothering me.
I work as a pursuit vehicle driver for a private investigation company. As such, I often wait on side streets while my partner observes and records. If a vehicle leaves that we want to track, I take the lead. Simple enough. Last week we were on a surveillance, and I set myself up on a side street in a quiet suburban neighborhood. I rolled down the windows and prepared to relax, as we could be there for a while. I had parked almost in front of a house where a man was working in the garage. Within 30 seconds he came over and this conversation ensued:
"Can I help you with something?"
"No. I'm just looking for a place to sit and relax."
"Why here?"
"Why not?"
"Because most people in this road are at not at home right now."
"Then I won't be bothering anyone, will I?"
"Yes you would."
With that he returned inside. Five minutes later a local cop showed up. Since I wasn't doing anything wrong it was a short conversation and the officer left. I didn't have to reveal my true motives to the officer but I did so as a professional courtesy.
Did this guy overreact? Would anyone else have done the same?