Tensions Are High

Two Women exited the cruiser, an old officer, who looked a bit too old to still be a cop. On the other side was a woman, who looked younger than Lauren, who was sorting a ticket book in her hand, looking back, wondering if she had what she needed. This was the last thing Lauren needs right now.

The old cop nods to the younger cop as she locks eyes with Lauren’s. “May I see your license and registration?” Lauren nonchalantly gives her documentation over to the cop who inspects them. “Would you mind stepping out of the vehicle?” The young cop asks. “I mind, because I’m going to a job interview, which I cannot afford to be late to!” Lauren raised her voice to the police, which might’ve not been the best move. Scared that Lauren had a concealed weapon, the young cop drew her gun. “Get out of the car, right now!” Shouts the cop, prompting the old cop to Intervene and calm her down. Lauren pounced on this, remembering reading something about citizens arrest, in case she gets harassed on the street. Skimming through and reading parts, such as. You can arrest anyone as long as you feel that your life is in danger.