Originally Posted by
jplus
After reading several posts in this forum about law enforcement officers attending to airport security checkpoint calls, usually when a passenger asks to see a supervisor or to file a complaint, I have the uncomfortable impression that LEOs are sometimes used as a tool to intimidate.
My question is if a law enforcement officer demands ID at an airport security checkpoint, and it is clear that I am not under arrest, may I refuse to provide ID? I understand some states have "stop and identify" laws (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_and_Identify_statutes), what about in those jurisdictions that do not?
I am not very familiar with American laws and practices on this matter, perhaps the more informed could educate, thanks.
no, that is the only time you are required to present your i/d. if a leo (police officer, custom's officer, fbi agent, etc) asks, you have to show it but so do they. they are req'd to identify themselves and you have the right to record their i/d info