What did you take to the polls?

[SteveM4A1]

I worked the polls and had my EDC with me. At pollworker training, we were told that if we observed anyone carrying, we were simply to ask to see their permit.

Why? Are you LEO's? What authority do you have to demand to see a carry license?

 

[mom45]

Why? Are you LEO's? What authority do you have to demand to see a carry license?

The sheriff at the polls pretty much has the same authority in the polling place as a deputy. If someone refuses to follow the rules in place for polling places, we are directed to contact the sheriff's department. We take an oath and are sworn in before we can work.

 

[Markedup]

The first time I voted, last Tuesday, I left my K3AT in truck.
I could hear the kids in daycare through the door in the polling
place.

Thanks

Mark

 

[SteveM4A1]

The sheriff at the polls pretty much has the same authority in the polling place as a deputy. If someone refuses to follow the rules in place for polling places, we are directed to contact the sheriff's department. We take an oath and are sworn in before we can work.

And what if I tell one of the workers to go pound sand? Are they going to arrest me? "Pretty much" is a weak phrase, btw.

 

[mom45]

And what if I tell one of the workers to go pound sand? Are they going to arrest me? "Pretty much" is a weak phrase, btw.

They would have the right to detain you until the sheriff's deputy arrived to handle the situation.

 

[SteveM4A1]

They would have the right to detain you until the sheriff's deputy arrived to handle the situation.

So they do not have the same authority as a deputy.

It seems to me that you have be trained to stick your nose where it doesn't belong. Just another reason why Constitutional Carry needs to be passed. Everyone seems to think they have the authority or right to ask you for something that they have no business asking for.

Of course, this doesn't directly affect me and probably won't anytime in the future. My voting places are the courthouse or a school, so no-go for me.

 

[rhino]

They would have the right to detain you until the sheriff's deputy arrived to handle the situation.

"detain you"?

By what means and under what or whose authority? I am skeptical.

 

[SteveM4A1]

"detain you"?

By what means and under what or whose authority? I am skeptical.

I wonder what would happen if I laughed and walked away? Or, even worse, had to physically defend myself because someone placed their hands on me because they believe they are the police...this could end very badly, and I believe these training practices need to be changed.

 

[mom45]

I highly doubt anyone would place there hands on you since no pollworker should ever touch you for any reason unless you asked for assistance due to having difficulty walking or something of that nature. If you left rather than showing the requested information, I doubt that anything would happen to you. It is your right to leave.

Perhaps detain is not the right word, but you would be asked to step to the side and wait for the deputy to arrive (in our precinct anyway). If you chose to leave, that is your right and your choice.

 

[printcraft]

None as my polling place this year was at a school.

 

[warthog]

There was even an on dity, in uniform Sheriff's Deputy at my polling place but I haven't any idea how long he stayed.
He wasn't voting either, just watching the polls for any people raising a ruckus I guess.

I was openly armed too and he said nothing to me at all except "Hi".

 

[SteveM4A1]

I highly doubt anyone would place there hands on you since no pollworker should ever touch you for any reason unless you asked for assistance due to having difficulty walking or something of that nature. If you left rather than showing the requested information, I doubt that anything would happen to you. It is your right to leave.

Perhaps detain is not the right word, but you would be asked to step to the side and wait for the deputy to arrive (in our precinct anyway). If you chose to leave, that is your right and your choice.

Would I be allowed to vote? Or would they have to confirm my license first? This is very upsetting.

 

[mom45]

Would I be allowed to vote? Or would they have to confirm my license first? This is very upsetting.

I guess that would depend on when it was noticed that you were carrying. If you had already signed in, I would have allowed you to vote. If you had not signed in, I would have called the county clerk to advise as to how to proceed.

 

[Birds Away]

Mostly angst and trepidation.

 

[lovemachine]

I would love to see some poll worker try to detain me for legally carrying a gun to exercise my right to vote. Just try it.

 

[singlesix]

Daycare in the same bldg so no.

 

[gpjerry]

No choice for full size CZ's. Therefore i chose bacon.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

Ruger P-95 and a knife or two.

There was even an on dity, in uniform Sheriff's Deputy at my polling place but I haven't any idea how long he stayed.
He wasn't voting either, just watching the polls for any people raising a ruckus I guess.

iirc That is a big no no. Voting while in uniform if they are on duty is okay. But just being in uniform while at the polls, I'm pretty sure that is against the law.

I guess that would depend on when it was noticed that you were carrying. If you had already signed in, I would have allowed you to vote. If you had not signed in, I would have called the county clerk to advise as to how to proceed.

And under what authority would you have to put them on hold for voting? If they were willing to show photo ID and were registered that is. Or from casting a provisional ballot if they didn't have or wouldn't show a photo ID.

 

[Hornett]

I feel bad.
I left out M&P (Smith & Wesson anything for that matter)
I left out CZ's and Rugers. Love me some Ruger.
You have to have bacon.
10 spaces were just not enough.
I am NOT surprised that there are no hits on HiPoints and Desert Eagles though, shoulda' left those out.

 

[Timjoebillybob]

iirc That is a big no no. Voting while in uniform if they are on duty is okay. But just being in uniform while at the polls, I'm pretty sure that is against the law.

Yep found it, IC 3-6-6-36. Unless they are there for one of very few specific reasons, it's a no no.

(a) As used in this section, "law enforcement officer" means a:
(1) police officer;
(2) sheriff;
(3) constable;
(4) marshal; or
(5) deputy of any of those persons.
(b) Law enforcement officers of the state and of political subdivisions may not come within fifty (50) feet of the polls, except to do any of the following:
(1) To serve process of court.
(2) To vote.
(3) To be present when summoned by the election sheriffs or precinct judges.
(4) To serve as a pollbook holder.
(5) To serve as an absentee ballot courier appointed under IC 3-11.5-4-22. - See more at: Ind. Code § 3-6-6-36 : Indiana Code - Section 3-6-6-36: Law enforcement officers prohibited from polls
(a) As used in this section, "law enforcement officer" means a:
(1) police officer;
(2) sheriff;
(3) constable;
(4) marshal; or
(5) deputy of any of those persons.
(b) Law enforcement officers of the state and of political subdivisions may not come within fifty (50) feet of the polls, except to do any of the following:
(1) To serve process of court.
(2) To vote.
(3) To be present when summoned by the election sheriffs or precinct judges.
(4) To serve as a pollbook holder.
(5) To serve as an absentee ballot courier appointed under IC 3-11.5-4-22. - See more at: Ind. Code § 3-6-6-36 : Indiana Code - Section 3-6-6-36: Law enforcement officers prohibited from polls