Goldwasher
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In the Stanislaus NF the USFS LEOs are infamous for abusing their authority.Traffic stops and illegal searches are common. From a Forest Service employee!! In MY forest. I am honestly surprised that there has not been a Claude Dallas type incident.That did not end well for anyoneFrom the sounds of this article, it just strikes me like a couple of bad apples got swelled heads from the weight of the badge (although the ignorance from the higher-ups is concerning). I think the takeaway is to be alert and proactive, and just be courteous and non-confrontational in a tense situation. I frequently wonder when reading these reports what actually went on...but didn't make it into print. Take names and badge numbers if necessary, but no need to hire an attorney. There are several steps to be taken before that point, i.e., sheriff, congressman, Sacramento, etc.
On the positive side, if stuff like this happens and is rectified, there is a chance that the pendulum will swing the other way -- DPW not wanting bad press, etc., with a new administration and new policies.
This is also an example of how video on your cell phone can be your best friend. Their words coming from their moths.
Goldwasher,
The article indicates this took place on 24 January but does not give the year, did this just happen in 2017?
I've never had any issues with any human beings along the NFAR, only bears. Due to many issues with the bears I always carry a sidearm that would stop any bear and because of the bears I always will carry out there. I would hope that the Leo's in the forest's of the U.S.A., we being the taxpayers and owners of the forest, would operate in a manner other than what is depicted in this AMRA warning! Incidents of this nature perpetrated by ANY Hot Headed person, Leo or not, increase the possibility of a confrontation going way wrong and I want no part of that!..............63bkpkr