Thread: Armed Police buying lunch

Originally Posted by Ground Control

I live in Australia for just over half the year so armed Police aren’t something I ever contemplate much now after 15 years , but I had a funny interaction a couple of years ago .
I was in a small remote town ( just bid enough for a McDonald’s which was brand new ) standing in the line waiting for my Cheeseburger meal .
Beside me was a couple of Detectives, a man and a woman, plain clothes apart from a a badge and a Glock on their belts .
Now I always carry a Syderco Delica knife clipped in my pocket , the law says I can as long as its work / occupation related which it is .
The woman Officer notices my knife and asks
“ is that a knife you’ve got there “
“ Yes “
“ Can I have a look at it “
“ No worries “
“ How long is the blade “
“ 3 Inches “
There is a long silence as she looks me up and down , taking in my work attire, the fact that my hands have dirt under under their nails and my 50 year old skin has seen more Sun than she will in her entire life .
Silently she hands it back without a word .
About 10 seconds goes past which is a long time in this scenario.
I think to myself “ F*#k it nothing Ventured nothing Won “

“ is that a Pistol you’ve got there “
“ Yes “
“ How long is the Barrel “
“ Ummmm I don’t actually know “
Just as I was about to speak the Male officer looked at me with a smile on his face and said “ Don’t ask if you can have a look at it “

We all laughed and understood we were just going about our day .
The Police aren’t the enemy, they are tasked with a thankless job that I’m glad I don’t have to do .

I agree, but the police bosses are a different breed than the cops you meet on the street. cahill is a classic example, cunning, not afraid to bullshit to get his way etc etc.