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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 9:58 am
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Originally Posted by DevilDog438
Any cop can request anything they want. Do you have a cite for a law that requires citizens of the locality served by MPD to carry physical forms of identification and provide them on demand at all times?
Many states including WI have what are called "stop and ID laws" which don't require you to carry ID per se, but do require you to identify yourself to a police officer who has reasonable suspicion to believe a crime has or may be taking place.

Here's the WI statute:

Of course, you aren't legally required to tell them anything, however not cooperating will almost certainly prolong your encounter.

Personally, I appreciate knowing I have the right to remain silent and not cooperate, but in practice I don't really mind indulging an officer's curiosity when it's something mundane, particularly if it spares me a more formal interrogation at the police station.

Just remember, it's your choice.
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