Advice from a police officer

[Fiona123]

So I attended a tg support group for the first time this week. There was a local police officer sitting in just to meet us. Very nice person. Respectful. She listened to our stories and asked some questions. Someone asked her what to do if we are stopped by police while en femme and our drivers licence says one thing about our gender and our appearance is tells a different story. Her advice is to simply tell the truth and not challenge the officer or otherwise act in a way that triggers an escalation. More on the meeting itself later.

[IleneD]

At least she didn’t tell you to prepare for the “Breathalyzer” test

[AllieSF]

Had two of those a couple of months and many States in between. The police acted as professionals and I acted like a mature man in a dress (very worried). Fortunately, I passed both easily.

[Jodie_Lynn]

Good advice from the Officer, in fact, telling the truth to Law Enforcement when stopped is always the way to go.

@ AllieSF: I don't think that's the kind of 'breathalyzer' Ilene was referring to...........

[Jaylyn]

I think that is the only way to go as most professionals in law enforcement, medical professionals and others In authority have had training in how to treat people no matter how they are dressed. Usually if you respect them they'll respect your rights also.
I'd like to hear more about meeting Fiona. Thanks for sharing.

[Tracii G]

We had had police come in and chat and they said the same thing pretty much.

[Majella St Gerard]

As long as you're not doing anything illegal what is there to worry about? as far as I know it's not against the law to crossdress. that being said, some cops just like to mess with people, they get off on the power trip. I have seen it in action and been the recipient of their arrogance .

[JenniferMBlack]

Unless the truth is your a cross dressing bank robber then keep your mouth shut and ask for a lawyer. Pretty much that goes for any interaction with police, that and be polite and do as they ask and you should come out ahead no matter what.

[Kandi Robbins]

Got a speeding ticket while dressed. Despite the fact that I was not happy about it, it was a complete nonissue. I was referred to as sir (and that's what my license says), treated respectfully throughout. Every one is different, but that was my direct (and expensive) experience.

[Hell on Heels]

Hell-o Fiona,
So it's a nobody move, and nobody gets hurt kinda thing?

Sure you're gonna be a nervous wreck being stopped
while dressed, but HELL !, I've been nervous each and every
time I've been pulled over! (Not that I'm being stopped on a
regular basis or anything. Honestly!)
That said...I've never been pulled over while dressed.
Much Love,
Kristyn

[CarlaWestin]

I've told this story before. I was stopped by a police officer and his identically uniformed female partner. When asked if I didn't think it was a little odd to be wearing a dress I quipfully replied,
"It appears that I'm not the only one crossdressing here."

[nikkim83]

UGH that would be annoying ruin my lipstick on a breathalyzer.

@Carla now THAT is hillarious

[Jaymees22]

My thought would be to say "I'm on my way to or on my way from a TG support group." that would be the truth because that's usually when I'm out driving.

[Jean 103]

It's no big deal. I've been pulled over. My tail lights were out. He was very professional and nice. He let me drive down the road a couple miles to a station where there was better lighting. There I was able to find and fix the problem kinda, just moved the switch and they came on. No longer have that car.

[Allisa]

All my interactions with the police whether I'm expressing female or in andro has been very educational ...for them and very few are for traffic violations.

[faltenrock]

She's right on the point. That is exactly what I would do any have already done twice when stopped by the police. Just relling who you are and that you like being dressed as female.

[Nikkilovesdresses]

What other advice could she possibly have given?

At least here in the UK we don't have to worry about them shooting us. Yet.

[sometimes_miss]

some cops just like to mess with people, they get off on the power trip

Yep, there are some of those in every occupation. Just keep everything polite and professional, and they shouldn't have any reason to try to make your life even more miserable.

I've told this story before. I was stopped by a police officer and his identically uniformed female partner. When asked if I didn't think it was a little odd to be wearing a dress I quipfully replied, "It appears that I'm not the only one crossdressing here."

^that would be the smart ass answer, and will never be the way to make anyone like you. It just pi**es them off.

[cdsamswife]

Definitely been stopped before at a police road block with my husband while dressed. The police didnt even bat an eye... just asked if we drank... Looked in the car a little bit with his flashlight and that was it. Told us to have a good night... I think as always just be honest... they cant fault you for that...