bigdog25-06
Plinker
I was present for a conversation at the Little League field at my kids school, and a statement was made about the possibility of a "sociopath" appearing at a game (on school property). One of the parents said "well, that's why we keep (we'll call him 'Bill') Bill here: he's a police officer!" Well, Bill is a city police officer from a neighboring county, but lives in my kids school district. That's, more or less, the back-story.
The question I have is: is it legal/allowed for an off-duty (in street clothes) police officer to carry a concealed handgun on school property? I'm not so much concerned about jurisdiction, because I think I understand it for the most part.
A friend and I were discussing this at lunch the other day, and neither were sure at that time. Since then, my friend did a little research, and has gathered that it is only legal if the officer is acting in an official capacity. While I am agreeable with his findings, I would still like to hear from some of INGO's LEO's.
Please don't mistake this as me gripeing if an off-duty officer WAS carrying on school property: I would support it. Hell, I wish I could carry on school property, but being John Q. Public, I am not allowed. Sucks, because I spend A LOT of time at the school/school functions.
So, what say you, officers of INGO?
The question I have is: is it legal/allowed for an off-duty (in street clothes) police officer to carry a concealed handgun on school property? I'm not so much concerned about jurisdiction, because I think I understand it for the most part.
A friend and I were discussing this at lunch the other day, and neither were sure at that time. Since then, my friend did a little research, and has gathered that it is only legal if the officer is acting in an official capacity. While I am agreeable with his findings, I would still like to hear from some of INGO's LEO's.
Please don't mistake this as me gripeing if an off-duty officer WAS carrying on school property: I would support it. Hell, I wish I could carry on school property, but being John Q. Public, I am not allowed. Sucks, because I spend A LOT of time at the school/school functions.
So, what say you, officers of INGO?