Well Amazing I guess we will just have to agree to dissagree.
I don't see anything in this situation as you see it.
I really don't see how a dog sniffing and finding nothing is harmful to anyone.
I was a deputy in the mid 1960'S and never heard of such a thing as stick night. I seriously doubt the accuracy of your friends claims. To make this claim is to paint all officers as evil beasts.
My findings are that some of the most arrogant mean people I ever knew-- were cops. Some of the finest most caring honest people I have ever known-- were cops.
Most of the cops I knew were very ordinary people who looked upon their position as a job. They tried to remain detached from emotions and anger and proceed in a business like manner.
They were not emotional unless someone tried to hurt them or other citizens or situations involving injuries or children.
It seems to me that most of your statements are based on the thought that officers are out to hurt people or make unjustified arrests.
I am sorry you pissed in the chp car and you were fearing he might, as you say "claimed" to have found something, then have you arrested.
My point is "he did not" your fear then and now is not justified.
I don't think you have to worry about squads of cops going from door to door with drug sniffing dogs.
Using traffic violations and the procedure and applying them to felony charges is only confusing as the two are totally different situations.
Well it is plain neither of us will agree.
So I wish you the best in life Amazing and I "usually" enjoy your posts and knowledge.