Quote Originally Posted by ray1970 View Post
Come on... Everyone knows that anyone in law enforcement is automatically was smarter than the rest of us. Plus, they get special training.






(Sorry, this post isn't meant to belittle or demean or otherwise disrespect anyone in the law enforcement profession. Please don't take it personally.)
No offense taken.

Actually, most police officers get training on recognizing and dealing with Emotionally Disturbed People. Most emergency response personnel, LE, FD, EMT, etc... don't have much problem spotting the odd duck in the pond.

I'm not certain what the direction is for the Oregon State Patrol when they investigate, but the issue on denial for firearms purchase is based on an adjudicated mental illness, i.e. medically diagnosed and court certified after Due Process. I would oppose any law, regulation or policy which enables a police officer or police department the power to deny the purchase of a firearm without Due Process.