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Originally Posted by noonecares  he had a JOINT on him... are you not getting that or something??
trust me, we all know not to consent and all of that. this was just a very well thought out situation, and he made the correct decision. they could have brought the dogs in if they really wanted to and he didn't consent. |
Absent of probable cause, the officer is not allowed to detain you for the sole reason of waiting until the dog arrives, the dog must arrive during the actual stop.
They are not allowed to restrict your freedom of movement if they are not detaining you or arresting you.
So when they ask "do you really want me to call in the k9 unit?" then you ask them "sir am i free to go if your not arresting me or detaining me?" and they have no choice but to let you go.
they cant hold you to wait for the dogs to arrive
but if the k9 unit is already with them they are allowed to use the dog