How do you handle a threat?

hugheske44 · #1 (**permalink**) Tue Jan 11, 2011, 10:23pm

Thank you. I also shouldve asked this question. I have a JV game at that school on Friday this week, should I officiate it? Or should I get a replacement for the sake of saving the possibilities of running into them again?~

Adam · #2 (**permalink**) Tue Jan 11, 2011, 10:38pm

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Originally Posted by hugheske44

Thank you. I also shouldve asked this question. I have a JV game at that school on Friday this week, should I officiate it? Or should I get a replacement for the sake of saving the possibilities of running into them again?~

Personally, I wouldn't think twice about going there. Chances are, the hot head fans won't remember you. Do you get these games from an assigner, or directly from the AD?

bainsey · #3 (**permalink**) Wed Jan 12, 2011, 09:44am

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Originally Posted by hugheske44

I have a JV game at that school on Friday this week, should I officiate it?

Officiate it. Never let the terrorists win.

chartrusepengui · #4 (**permalink**) Wed Jan 12, 2011, 10:05am

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Officiate it. Never let the terrorists win.

+1 - if you don't go back for the JV game - they win and I HATE letting THEM win!

26 Year Gap · #5 (**permalink**) Wed Jan 12, 2011, 10:13am

I had a guy harass me between games at an AAU tournament. I spoke to the director, pointed the guy out in the stands, and said if he said anything else, to please escort him out. I don't think he even cheered during the next game, plus he had the embarrassment of the director giving him the stern warning in front of his friends AND he had to watch his favorite team get stomped again.

In a single game, I would just have had game management escort the fan out. Don't interact with the fans. You have been given a lot of great advice. Have fun Friday night.

BillyMac · #6 (**permalink**) Wed Jan 12, 2011, 01:29pm

I've been lucky. Only one police escort from the locker room to my car in thirty years.

chartrusepengui · #7 (**permalink**) Wed Jan 12, 2011, 02:51pm

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I've been lucky. Only one police escort from the locker room to my car in thirty years.

Me too! My first varsity game - double OT. Great Game! Tiny town where nothing to do but go to the Friday night game. Turns out they really didn't like my partner that night at all. She was a ......... woman!

And women don't know jack about basketball. Never mind that I was young and she was far better than I was. A great teacher, mentor. Personally, I think the state cops just wanted to driver her RX7 to the door for us.

JFlores · #8 (**permalink**) Wed Jan 12, 2011, 10:10am

I am sure most of us have been there at one point in our careers, I have only been doing this 4 years and its happen atleast twice that I can remember.

What you need to do is develop a strong pimp hand (back hand) and next time someone gets out of place, just a quick strike or you can always say "Lets take this outside after the game".

Ok all seriousness just be aware of your surroundings and have site manager remove over the top fans, I know here in Texas we have uniformed police officers at every game for said instances.

Upward ref · #9 (**permalink**) Wed Jan 12, 2011, 03:32pm

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Originally Posted by hugheske44

Thank you. I also shouldve asked this question. I have a JV game at that school on Friday this week, should I officiate it? Or should I get a replacement for the sake of saving the possibilities of running into them again?~

I'm afraid I'm a little more vindictive on personal threats , although I'm a brand new ref who does actually stink sometimes (because of lack of experience) . Having said that I'll take all criticism and advice with a grain of salt. However ; in this situation I personnaly would be going straight to the police station if I were to recieve any further threats and clear the air at their own house ! Were I not to recieve assurances (and apologies) my next call would be to State police (depending on the threats),whom I've found to be very professional and helpful as well as having little tolerance of any abuse of authority. just my own 2 cents. I still wouldnt speed for sure though !

Raymond · #10 (**permalink**) Wed Jan 12, 2011, 04:07pm

I always acknowledge and/or speak to the law enforcement officers and on-site security at my games. Kind of a sign to anybody paying attention that we are on the same team.

BillyMac · #11 (**permalink**) Wed Jan 12, 2011, 06:38pm

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I always acknowledge and/or speak to the law enforcement officers at my games. Kind of a sign to anybody paying attention that we are on the same team.

Well, you both do have whistles.

chseagle · #12 (**permalink**) Wed Jan 12, 2011, 06:48pm

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Originally Posted by BillyMac

Well, you both do have whistles.

I've seen a few that have whistles on them.

All LEOs I see carry tazers as well, so no need to carry there

26 Year Gap · #13 (**permalink**) Wed Jan 12, 2011, 06:50pm

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Originally Posted by BillyMac

Well, you both do have whistles.

Is there a first rule of police work?

Maineac · #14 (**permalink**) Wed Jan 12, 2011, 08:38pm

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Originally Posted by 26 Year Gap

Is there a first rule of police work?

There is. And it is: "A good cop never gets cold, wet or hungry." Feel free to substitute "hot" for "cold" for those in the southern climes.

26 Year Gap · #15 (**permalink**) Thu Jan 13, 2011, 11:27am

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There is. And it is: "A good cop never gets cold, wet or hungry." Feel free to substitute "hot" for "cold" for those in the southern climes.

Isn't that the 2nd rule?

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