We did meet with the Police Chief yesterday. He was a nice guy and the meeting was of some help. It had appeared they had sort of dropped the ball on what they said they were going to do.
The Chief thanked me for my restraint. He could tell I was steamed and said in the same situation it would be really tough for him.
The subject had been trying to avoid the police. The first officer Laurie dealt with put some effort in trying to find him.. he did finally find him at home. The guy didn't even want to answer the door.. He did eventually and was a mouthy ass to the officer… and all that is on video from the officer's body cam. The chief said the guy is an asshole… and a bully. The Chief did talk to us about choosing our battles and such.. but also said this guy would back down if stood up to. Laurie had not been engaging the guy at all.. no eye contact or anything.
Here there is another step.. before the protection order. [People were abusing that] hmm I don't know if the "subject" gets Laurie's info from that. He did say he didn't feel this guy was a threat.. as in come to our house etc.
Yesterday afternoon Laurie did choose to walk in the other direction. Part of it is on a busy road.. but then there is a little dead end road off to the side.. she "ran" into some real friendly dogs.. and friendly people.
I would like to walk with Laurie some.. to meet up with the guy.
We still want to talk to our other 2 state police friends… should Laurie have protection.. and what? The mace seems a pretty easy thing to add. Hand guns still aren't off the table either. [Not just for this guy.. but in general] CD the firearm wasn't or wouldn't be to try to intimidate this guy.. It would be a last resort to STOP the guy. 2 of these instances Laurie was scared for her life.