Hi! I’m looking for insight from LEOs or anyone familiar with this kind of situation.
About two years ago, I was stopped on my bike by a local patrol officer—totally chill interaction, I wasn’t in trouble. We ended up talking about the juice bar in town that he sees me at sometimes, and honestly, I’ve never forgotten it.
Fast forward to now: I saw him again this past Sunday while I was out riding. We made eye contact and it just hit me—I never properly introduced myself back then, and I kinda regret it.
He’s still working as a patrol officer in my town, and I bike around a lot, so I occasionally cross paths with him. Is there a respectful way to make it known I remember him and maybe spark a friendly convo without it being weird or crossing boundaries? I want to be genuine but not overstep.
Would love advice on:
• What kind of body language or small talk would be appropriate
• If it’s okay to wave or say hi next time I see him
• How to show I’m friendly without it being misread
Thanks in advance!
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Do you want to be friends with said cop?
You should park outside his department and wait for him to leave after end of shift. Then follow him home and “HEY, ITS ME!!!” as he’s exiting his car at home.
Please don’t go to his work asking for him. I’d try and approach him at the juice bar.
DUDE, it’s a person. If he’s outside of his patrol vehicle just announce yourself, walk up, be honest about how you remember him, thank him for the good memories and just reintroduce yourself. Hell ask him if your age appropriate just ask if he wants to go to the juice bar.
If he’s inside his patrol vehicle, make yourself known from the front and just walk up and talk to him assuming he doesn’t look to busy.
otherwise look to see if he’s off duty anywhere around you and walk up and talk to him.
Pull your cellphone aggressively out of your back pocket as fast as you can and ask for his number.
Dawg he’s a human. Just go talk go him lol