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lschlack,
Heed agent734's warning: There are many enforcement schools that will train you on how to do certain things (eg. break and enter houses, carry/use weapons, etc.) that may or may not be a) legal , b) advisable, or c) looked favorably upon by law enforcement in a given jurisdiction.
Some jurisdictions are just difficult to work. For example, there is one county in Virginia where I had been questioned as to why I was carrying a firearm even though I am clean slate, of legal age, and carrying openly where permitted (and for the record I was dressed well, khakis, polo shirt, and leather dress shoes). In this jurisdiction I have to make sure I carry concealed as to not draw attention (not a big deal, I have a permit) and really exercise extra caution.
On the other hand, I have worked jurisdictions where i've been told I can do whatever I feel necessary and the local police are very hands off. Of course, i'm not ignorant enough to go abusing that favor but it is nice to know that many jurisdictions will trust us to be responsible citizens until proven otherwise.
Some PD's simply like to nip problems in the bud which becomes a major problem for you if you decide you want to walk the grey line and they decide they want to give you an official county number and a free taxi ride.
Moral of the story: Always tread lightly, especially when operating in a jurisdiction where you do not have a working relationship with the local authorities.
Remember: You are a citizen enforcing a civil contract. The second you decide to enter someones property, approach a person with any type of weapon, or identify yourself as any type of investigator, agent, officer etc. you have officially entered civil and criminal liability-land. You do not have the same protections as law enforcement officers and I do not know of a single school in America that can properly prepare you exercise good judgement as doing so is an acquired skill.
- Jeff
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