Rest Stop Shenanigans
Well, it happened today. We were traveling back to Southern California from Las Vegas and stopped at a rest stop just before Palm Springs, CA. I pulled into the truck parking area and a guy was t...
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DSDP Don wrote:
I would recommend that most just leave and not deal with anyone who appears to be a threat. Even though you may ignore them, it's hard to see if they're attempting to vandalize your RV or toad. I scan our surroundings thoroughly when we go into areas like rest stops. If they look bad, we just move on. As a cop for 35 years, I have handled this type of stuff my entire career and I'm fairly comfortable in most situations.
Most police officers will tell you that they are taught that when they're off duty and especially with their family, never get involved unless absolutely necessary. Your only involvement should be to make a phone call to local law enforcement and be a good witness. This is what everyone here should do when confronted with these types of situations.
I agree, scammers set an atmosphere of lawlessness. The real trouble makers are not far behind. Police presence sets a tone of law and order, give them a call.
