How do you handle a threat?

[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.