@john8363 - Look on the brightside, from the sound of your story, you weren’t arrested. That’s always a plus, right? When I was stationed in San Diego, I’d smoke a different pipe every day when I was driving. Base police, security guards, and random checkpoints would only ever casually ask “Tobacco pipe, right?” while I nodded my head, smiled some, and continued on after being waved ahead. An important thing to remember when you deal with other people (especially the authorities) is to keep a good attitude. I’m telling you, not passing the attitude test is just asking for trouble. If I get pulled over, if I decide that this man is wasting my time and mouth off like an idiot, what becomes HIS incentive to offer me a warning, some sound advice, and wish me a good day? Nothing does. He’ll want to stick me with that 5mph over, or tail light, or screechy brakes, or loud music or whatever. Snuff use, in Las Vegas, isn’t very prevalent. So, of course, many officers may have no clue as to what it is. But when you consider that unless you’re doing something dangerous, when you’re pulled over… pass the attitude test, don’t volunteer suspicious information unless you’re asked directly, and always inform the officer of any weapons in your vehicle. Just my thoughts.
My wife hates it when I take snuff in public, because she’s afraid someone is going to think I’m using drugs. I do it anyway; I’m not using drugs. I take snuff openly at work and people are interested. Probably it adds to my eccentricity, which is pretty strong already. I also use an electronic cigarette and get plenty of interest in that from druggies. Long story short, anything that isn’t a cigarette looks like drugs to someone. I just figure I’ll continue to be open about it all and trust that common sense will rule in the end. So far it has. My employment has never taken offense at my use of the ecig or snuff. Hell, it’s saving them a lot of my production in that I’m not leaving my desk to go smoke every hour or so. I really have a problem ‘hiding’ my legal activities, and I just don’t do it. The most I’ve ever gotten from anyone in public is a question what I’m using – not an accusation, because my openness shows I’m not doing anything illegal. I think people might react differently if I acted like I was trying to hide my snuffing; that would look suspicious. I just look innocent and get by fine. If the police ever questioned me about taking snuff I’m confident that my open explanation would carry the day. I’ve used my ecig in front of police often and never had a question. I haven’t had the opportunity to take snuff in front of police, but I’m sure I’d do it. I still believe that because I’m not doing anything illegal, I shouldn’t have to hide it. For what it’s worth, the one time I’ve been in rehab getting a smoke break was like pulling teeth. There’s no way they would have allowed chew or snuff. That was a total control environment.
john8363 too me it sounds like a good chance you got a rookie. just a guess. From my experience it’s usaly the newer guy that does something like that. New job jitters and the last thing you want if your a police officer is to not be taken seriously, sure you may just be a college kid (at the time) but if you don’t take him seriously same might apply to someone more violent and criminal. I never thought too much about this but new jobs always kind of suck because you don’t know what your doing as much as you’d like, man that must be worse as a cop.
p.s. I have had more problems with pipes or rolled cigs then snuff in the suspect column. The strange part is the one time an officer thought my snuff was illicit he just gave me a look and head shake that clearly said “idiot”.
I had a County Sheriff take my Toque mini bullet to forensics for testing because he didn’t believe the contents was tobacco. He also placed me in aholding cell with Godzilla the local hooker distributor. Scared me nearly to death. I am now very careful who and where I use nasal snuff. PS: I lost the bullet I carried daily. He said he wanted to keep it too show to his department. What could I say I just wanted to get the heck out of Jail. I would not do well in Jail for very long ( for many reasons, one being I only have one leg).
where did that happen?
Yeesh, what a chucklehead…so far I’ve had no run-ins with the Law but I eagerly anticipate the day I do, heh…
@bob happened in Dublin Ga.
thanks.
It seems a real on the edge thing to do in the states, your cops seem pretty jumpy. You could snuff into every orifice in your body in London and be ignored. I mean do people do crank right there on the streets? Long since stopped caring anyway as I retire on 9th Jan, wooohoo!!
Well im a recovering alcoholic/addict (2yearsclean) and i know most people in treatment centers smoke like crazy! and at NA and AA meetings they do too, i never bring snuff to meetings though because it could trigger someone
I think there are now proven links with nicotine eazing addiction cravings. Also a very high percentage of people with mental health issues smoke heavily; there’s some interesting stuff about this on Mr Snuffs site.
@Brandasaur, I’m a recovering alcoholic too, my “birthday” is 24th of December 1993. So I’ve been sober for almost 17 years and I’ve managed that by taking one day at a time!! I do take snuff to AA meetings but I must admit I seldom attend meetings anymore. My very first sponsor, who also Twelve Stepped me, is my only snuffing buddy. I can proudly say that I’ve converted him from a smoker to a snuffer! Edit: Are you happy to call yourself a "Recovering Alcoholic? I would rather call myself a “Recovered Alcoholic”.
Way to go, you are an inspiration. I got very, very near to full blown alcoholism but, cliche or not, was saved by the love of a woman. Ill never forget the secret bottle of wine I would have when I got in from work before the rest of the family - down my neck from the bottle in about 5 minutes. Makes me shudder. Well you did that budy of yours a great service!
@Snufster: Are you an ARO?
ARO= Amateur Radio Operator Agricultural Research Officer Appliance Replacement Option Airport Reservation Office Aviation Recreational Organization
Chuckle.
Armed Response Officer. In the UK most police officers don’t carry weapons. Some receive special training and are called out to dangerous situations where armed response might be needed.
There are a whole lot more than their used to be as gun crime has soared, in London and other major cities dedicated armed response vehicles are common and the norm. The old London bobby image is fast dissapearing sad to say. Ive spent most of my time as a detective.
Should we address you as DCI Snufster?