What they "know" vs. what they "can prove"
[QUOTE=WordSmithFour;2037869]Just seems a little ridiculous to suggest that cops not only come and harass you over what they "know" you were doing, but let you know they are watching without taking any action toward the hobbyist or provider whatsoever. That's the "bullshit" part of this.
[/QUOTE]Key phrase to remember in situations like this: "Officer, am I free to go?
We forget that early on in these conversations, anything we say and any time we spend with the police are out of courtesy (or more usually fear). When you ask that question, they have two options. First. You're free to go. Second. They arrest you (at which point they damned well better have the evidence to support the arrest).
Usually the response is the first. If ever it's the second, it was always going to be the second and asking the question didn't make it happen. It just changed the timing.
I've been stopped a couple times and the opening is usually an amiable "where are you going?" or "what are you doing around here? I politely respond with something like "Driving through. Am I free to go". Surprisingly, that's the end of the conversation most of the time. When they have persisted with more questions, I respond with a polite "I'm sorry, am I free to go? It's nerve wracking sometimes listening to all the threats but when the answer to every question is "Am I free to go?" eventually, you'll be out of there.
Have a great day.
Dz.
Not sure what really works
[QUOTE=UOnlyLiveOnce;2038048]I hear what you're saying. But there's no way I'd ever have a provider at my house, which effectively puts me back at a hotel anyway. I've seen providers about 5-6 times at their apartment or house and that worked out okay. But then you run the risk of nosy neighbors who may be taking pictures of you or your car before calling LE. Assessing all the scenarios gets exhausting after a while.[/QUOTE]Before finding this site just little while back. I been working in this hobby about tens years and done it all different ways. House visit never a problem. More problem with gals at hotels robbed and assaulted. Le must be stepping it because that never been a problem. The last three or four weeks I changed my mind. I'm for helping anyone out but its like giving to charity. I only know of two gals around after ten yrs. The gals situation is good one minute and chaos the next. Stay safe.