Interesting night last night for me

Reposted from the Twin Cities Carry Forum (an excellent message board that I am lucky enough to participate in) (also mildly edited for clarity by any non-forum readers here):

"I was just on my way home from a party in South Minneapolis, when I noticed a car on southbound Highway 77 weaving badly and varying speed wildly. I called 911, and got a busy signal (twice). I called back, and finally got through. The dispatcher and I were on the phone for more than 20 minutes while the car stopped at SA (a gas station) to pick up ice, and finally wove their way to an apartment complex near my house. I parked and noted which building and apartment they went into. Not that it matters, because I didn't see who it was when I called, but there were two Hispanic males conversing loudly in Spanish. I also saw a flash of silver dental work, which leads me to believe that they aren't from around here. An Eagan Police Department cruiser finally showed up, and I met him in the parking lot. I had my ID and pistol carry permit in my hand, and as he walked up to me, I identified myself as the caller, and said "Just so there are no misunderstandings, I want you to look at these". He took my documents, looked at them with his flashlight, and shook his head with a big smirk on his face. He then said, "I suppose you have it on you right now". I replied, "Yes". He gave a big exaggerated sigh, returned my documents and said, "Why don't you get out of here". No thank you, no acknowledgement, no nothing. Just dismissed."

Let me be crystal clear about this - I am not a cop wannabe. I am not a "carry ninja". I was simply on my way home, and saw a very unsafe situation that I felt I had to report. In the few minutes I had before the officer showed up, I thought about how to handle things safely. I had only a light T-shirt over my pistol, and I did not want the officer to notice a big unknown bulge on my hip. I also did not want to draw my pistol in order to secure it in my car lockbox at the exact moment that the officer drove around the corner. Therefore, even though in Minnesota I do not have to disclose that I am carrying unless asked by a peace officer, I decided to tell him up front that I had a permit and was carrying.

Apparently, as noted above, he did not appreciate this. Fortunately, a shift supervisor at the Eagan Police Department saw things more my way:

"I went over to the police station this morning and talked to the sergeant on duty. He was very interested and concerned with my story. He was SHOCKED and disappointed that the officer acted the way he did, and that he didn't even bother to take a statement. He said that I did exactly the right thing, that more info is always better, and said that he would follow up with the officer's supervisor and get back to me. I was very cordial and friendly, and just said that I wasn't necessarily concerned with filing a complaint, that just educating the officers that we are out there, and aren't the bad guys was my main focus. The sergeant was VERY friendly, and was very curious and supportive of my having a carry permit. He even asked to see my carry piece (rats, left it at home, not knowing how this was going to go). Again, he definitely said if he were in that situation, he would have appreciated what I did very much. As I left, I got the distinct impression that the officer in question was going to have some 'splainin to do."

I was a bit upset over this situation until I talked with the sergeant on duty. He seemed to really care about what I had to say and what I was trying to accomplish. He was the epitome of professionalism, and I really appreciated that. Since I detail lots of examples of police officers committing wrongs, I feel an obligation to note when they do things correctly, especially when the things happen to me personally. Accordingly, big kudos to Sergeant Grimm of the Eagan Police Department. Regardless of how this turns out, you were extremely helpful and professional. Thank you.

As to the other officer, the one who treated me like I was an irritating gnat, I hope that community service training is in the works for you.