[Caramelgal]

I hope I’m wrong but the judge may rule that the dog gave the smug cop probable cause even if the police puppy sniffed out your stash of beef jerky and not your stash.

This is why I never carry beef jerky on my body or keep it in my car. I also really hate beef jerky.

Seriously. I would have been insane if this happened to me and although I don’t care much for the ACLU, they do come in handy for this sort of thing sometimes.

[Jaysun]

This is why I never carry beef jerky on my body or keep it in my car. I also really hate beef jerky.

Seriously. I would have been insane if this happened to me and although I don’t care much for the ACLU, they do come in handy for this sort of thing sometimes.

There was no beef jerky or anything of the sort. And I'd rather have my eyes pecked out by hummingbirds than use the ACLU for anything. It's a long shot, but we'll try tomorrow. Thanks.

[mrsmith]

His superior or the judge will see his demeanor when he responds.
They don't want incompetents or bad apples. They have no desire to waste resources on false leads, much less phony ones.

"I would have been insane if this happened to me "
I'm not a cop but I'd expect untoward emotional behavior to be a sign that further investigation is appropriate LOL! Again it's a matter of judgement of one's demeanor.

It all may have been innocent, or reasonable, but he certainly made an error and Jaysun feels it was "bullying" so it would be to everyone's benefit to complain. If the cop doesn't have a pile of complaints he'll at least be encouraged to improve his skills, so even he would benefit.