As a pedestrian have you ever

Been stopped by law enforcement?

I walked three blocks to a convenient store this afternoon. Watchin traffic I crossed 4 lanes but didn't use a cross walk. Was stopped in the parking lot. "Trying to warn about road fatalities" Then asked for Id which I hadn't brought with me. Name, DOB, SS# my address. Then he ran my name. Took my photo.

For crossing the street.

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Carissimi · F

Good Lord! The Stasi are already here. That’s social credit score stuff. Never give your SS number to anyone who comes up to you like that. He could be an imposter. You have the right not to give all that information, especially if you are not arrested.

stratosranger · M

Wow. Totally breezed past the SS# in her story! You are totally right. WTF? @Carissimi

Carissimi · F

I know. What cop asks for your SS number? That’s weird, and he now has too much of her info. @stratosranger

stratosranger · M

That is really disturbing. And took her picture? 😳@Carissimi

Punxi · F

@Carissimi Indeed did. Was a city cop in a city cop vehicle. Asked for name...spelled twice, DOB, SS# adress and if I was on probation. 🤷‍♀️

Carissimi · F

That is insane, and he took your picture? WTH is that about? What cop takes your picture and your SS number. That’s some Woke 1984 stuff. @Punxi

Punxi · F

@Carissimi Said it was for "their reports " Taken with a cell phone.

Carissimi · F

For their “minority report.” Maybe you should move to Florida. 😉@Punxi

stratosranger · M

@Punxi I’d keep my eyes peeled for that cop. If you see him again, get his picture

Punxi · F

@stratosranger Probably not bad advice at all.

stratosranger · M

@Punxi If he is in his car, get the unit number. Next time you are in the spot he stopped you, look around for cameras. If there are any take note of where they are. This is just in case your identity is stolen. You will at least have proof he spoke to you when he asked for your SS#.