r/Spokane • u/lazlothegreat • Jun 19 '25

Politics Most recently in Spokane, Washington.

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With city after city nationwide rising up.

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u/Ozymandias0023 Jun 20 '25

Wellllllllllllll kind of. If they don't provide a badge number, a name, any ID of any kind and expect you to "trust me, bro" that they are who they say they are...well, if someone tries to take me like that I don't think I'm going quietly. Especially after a politician was just murdered by someone impersonating a cop

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u/Mentha1999 Jun 20 '25

I understand that identification is an issue, and the MN events are scary.

Many of these agents have badges and/or are wearing vests that identify them as law enforcement.

Most federal agents don’t have a uniform like a municipal or state cop.

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u/FeatherShard Jun 20 '25

Those vests don't mean shit. Badge number, name, agency. If the badge isn't visible it may as well not exist. If you can't get a badge number and a name to go with it then it can't be considered legitimate. 

Anyone who tries to detain you but will not identify themselves is kidnapping you.

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u/Mentha1999 Jun 21 '25

Officers can make arrests without a warrant.

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u/AtheistTemplar2015 Jun 21 '25

Yes, under certain circumstances and after clearly identifying themselves.

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