Washington DC and National Guard

[Anonymous]

DC and friends like to go to the National Mall to hang out. They are a multi-racial friend group. I’m nervous about the National Guard presence. Are your teens avoiding the Mall?

[Anonymous]

My DS wants to join the military so he’s enjoying watching them and even had a couple quick chats with some of the guys.

[Anonymous]

Now is the safest time to go to DC!! Let them go and enjoy!

[Anonymous]

Yes. Absolutely avoiding. Hopefully it ends in 2 weeks, as planned. The presence of guns makes this even more dangerous today.
If they go against advice, they must carry passport card.

[Anonymous]

OP, have a 'know your rights' conversation with your kid.

1. They don't have to show ID to anyone.
2. They don't have to answer any questions from law enforcement.
3. If they are stopped, they should ask 'am I being detained?' or 'am I free to go?' - and then walk away if the answer is no.
4. If they are detained, they should not answer any questions and request 1) a lawyer and 2) to call their parents.

It is also a good idea to tell your kid about the type of law enforcement they may encounter and what their powers are. (ie, the National Guard cannot arrest them and will be wearing military-type uniforms; other federal LEOs may be in unmarked cars and not in uniform, etc.)

[Anonymous]

We are avoiding for the next month, OP.

[Anonymous]

There’s a lot of pushback against teens. I know they are a problem in some parts of the city, but the nat guard etc doesn’t know the city or where this occurs. There is some trump talk to arrest/try them as adults if over 14.
If they are innocently horsing around or taking a picture and nat guard or ice in the shot, it could get ugly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There’s a lot of pushback against teens. I know they are a problem in some parts of the city, but the nat guard etc doesn’t know the city or where this occurs. There is some trump talk to arrest/try them as adults if over 14.
If they are innocently horsing around or taking a picture and nat guard or ice in the shot, it could get ugly.

Yeah. I basically told my teens that the president (and, trickling down, the federal law enforcement and the National Guard) is looking to arrest teens and charge them as adults. So don't f' around, don't eat on the metro, don't jump the turnstiles, etc. And told them to tell their friends.

[Anonymous]

No and no

[Anonymous]

Avoid. The National Guard did not come to play.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, have a 'know your rights' conversation with your kid.

1. They don't have to show ID to anyone.
2. They don't have to answer any questions from law enforcement.
3. If they are stopped, they should ask 'am I being detained?' or 'am I free to go?' - and then walk away if the answer is no.
4. If they are detained, they should not answer any questions and request 1) a lawyer and 2) to call their parents.

It is also a good idea to tell your kid about the type of law enforcement they may encounter and what their powers are. (ie, the National Guard cannot arrest them and will be wearing military-type uniforms; other federal LEOs may be in unmarked cars and not in uniform, etc.)

This is not true. You do need to give your name.

[Anonymous]

DC, who lives on the Hill,says it could not be better or more safe. He reports that people, especially students and even a woman with a baby in a stroller, feel safe to walk at ten o'clock at night on H Street. There is also no more stealing of wheels and rims, which he saw right around the corner from him three weeks ago. He now goes out at night to shop or go to bars. People who live on the Hill are thrilled.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, have a 'know your rights' conversation with your kid.

1. They don't have to show ID to anyone.
2. They don't have to answer any questions from law enforcement.
3. If they are stopped, they should ask 'am I being detained?' or 'am I free to go?' - and then walk away if the answer is no.
4. If they are detained, they should not answer any questions and request 1) a lawyer and 2) to call their parents.

It is also a good idea to tell your kid about the type of law enforcement they may encounter and what their powers are. (ie, the National Guard cannot arrest them and will be wearing military-type uniforms; other federal LEOs may be in unmarked cars and not in uniform, etc.)

This is not true. You do need to give your name.

Depends on the jurisdiction and a few other factors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DC, who lives on the Hill,says it could not be better or more safe. He reports that people, especially students and even a woman with a baby in a stroller, feel safe to walk at ten o'clock at night on H Street. There is also no more stealing of wheels and rims, which he saw right around the corner from him three weeks ago. He now goes out at night to shop or go to bars. People who live on the Hill are thrilled.

I live close to H street and haven't seen any national guard. Illegal pot shops still going strong, no change at all from what I see.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, have a 'know your rights' conversation with your kid.

1. They don't have to show ID to anyone.
2. They don't have to answer any questions from law enforcement.
3. If they are stopped, they should ask 'am I being detained?' or 'am I free to go?' - and then walk away if the answer is no.
4. If they are detained, they should not answer any questions and request 1) a lawyer and 2) to call their parents.

It is also a good idea to tell your kid about the type of law enforcement they may encounter and what their powers are. (ie, the National Guard cannot arrest them and will be wearing military-type uniforms; other federal LEOs may be in unmarked cars and not in uniform, etc.)

This is not true. You do need to give your name.

Depends on the jurisdiction and a few other factors.

You have to be suspected of committing a crime before you are required to show papers. The police don't just get to walk around asking people for papers.