Walmart Observation Essay

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On June 8, 2018 at approximately 1135 hours, I was dispatched to the Walmart located at 8701 US HWY 19 Port Richey, FL in reference to a W/M concealing merchandise in the store. While in in route to the location, dispatch advised the W/M had shoplifted and was fleeing south through the parking lot while armed with a knife. Upon my arrival, I observed a W/M in the south area of the Walmart parking lot and attempted to make contact with him. I was wearing my agency issued uniform with the word police in several places and a badge insignia displayed on my chest. As I exited my unmarked patrol vehicle (116) and identified myself as a police officer the W/M looked at me and started to run north through the parking lot on foot, ignoring my lawful …show more content…
I warned the W/M he was going to be placed on the ground if he did not stop. The W/M stopped running and I drew my agency issued firearm from my holster, pointed it at him and gave him directions to lie on the ground and stick his arms out in front of him. The W/M made the unprovoked statement, “all I took was a bar of soap, I am sorry”. He complied and was secured in handcuffs with the assistance of arriving Officer D. Peal (9003) without further incident. As the W/M was being handcuffed, he informed Officer D. Peal he had a handcuff key concealed in his right shorts …show more content…
The underwear was a pair of athletic shorts he had been wearing under his shorts. Michael advised the white crystal substance was methamphetamine. The baggie containing the white crystal substance had a total approximate weight of 12.3 grams. The white crystal substance was field tested for methamphetamine with a positive result. Michael advised he intended to sell the methamphetamine to make money to survive. Michael advised it was impossible for him to find a normal job because he did not have an identification card, social security card, or birth certificate so he was selling