How do you handle a threat?

[Upward ref]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

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]

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]

Originally Posted by BillyMac

Well, you both do have whistles.

Is there a first rule of police work?

[Maineac]

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]

Originally Posted by Maineac

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?

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Upward ref

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 !

We need more officials with this attitude imo. There's one heckuva difference between verbal abuse and a threat. One is part of our job; the other one never is. An official should never put up with being threatened.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Upward ref

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 !

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

We need more officials with this attitude imo. There's one heckuva difference between verbal abuse and a threat. One is part of our job; the other one never is. An official should never put up with being threatened.

Fortunately here (Upward and I are in the same association) the LEO presense is very prominent at our public school games. Out in the counties, not so strong.