Originally Posted by
halls120
Gee, Ron, all I'm doing is trying to understand your own words.
If you aren't a sworn LEO, just what gives you the "qualification" you speak of?
13 years of experience in the field, graduation from a fully accredited Law Enforcement Academy, an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. THAT qualifies me, but it does not certify me. Since I am no longer a sworn peace officer I am no longer certified. Qualified yes, certified and credentialed, no.
Originally Posted by
halls120
Since you are no longer a qualified LEO, do you bring every bag of white powder to the attention of your supervisor - or BAO?
More word games?
No. We do test them all, within the limits of our capabilities, but not all qualify as being suspicious.
Originally Posted by
halls120
If you do not call a supervisor every time you encounter a suspicious item, you in fact are exercising your discretion, correct? And since you are no longer a qualified LEO, when you exercise this discretion, aren't you in fact conducting an administrative search beyond the scope of your authority?
Yes, wrong, and no. Happy now, or are we going to play some more word games?