“I assure you, officer, these are just replicas for educational purposes. I’m a history teacher,” Jenny explained, her voice calm but firm. “You can check with my school if you need to verify.” The officer, however, seemed to have already made up his mind. “Likely story. I think I’ll need to take you and these ‘replicas’ in for further questioning,” he said, reaching for his handcuffs. Panic surged through Jenny. She was on the verge of being wrongfully detained.
She knew she had to stay composed. “Officer, I request that you call your supervisor or any other officer for a second opinion. I have done nothing wrong, and this is a misunderstanding,” she insisted, her heart pounding. But the officer’s response was chilling.