Fake cops attempt home intrusion, fought off by homeowner

[KevDen2005]

I've done some 'citizen academies' because they're a blast. I'm always baffled by the amount of time spent on this exact subject. Inevitably at some point the topic will come up (usually from some timid frail woman) and we'll waste hours talking about how you can tell and the basis is always invariably 'We don't use shitty cars, shitty uniforms or sketchy looking individuals' Now, I'm paraphrasing but it amazes me how many people are completely devoid of common sense anymore.

Ha! Not a lot of cops have the ghetto look to them. Now, I say that, but those of you familiar with DC Metro may also be laughing. I met numerous officers there that concerned me a little.

But usually smaller/metro area PD's are professional looking and it is very easy to tell the difference. And their dispatch will usually answer right away and have solid knowledge on the location of their officers.

I have had numerous citizens tell me in the middle of the night that the reason they took so long was because once they verified it was me they put their gun away. I tell them that I appreciate that they are aware of their surroundings and appreciate putting the gun away before opening the door.