Here are some rules pertaining to the establishment and running a proper Community Watch...
Did Mr. Zimmerman follow any of these rules?
Make sure your citizen patrol:
-Undergoes training by law enforcement and have their support;
-Works in teams;
-Wears identifying clothing -t-shirts, caps, vests, .jackets-or reflective clothing or patches;
-Never carries weapons of any kind — e.g. guns, black jack, mace, baseball bat, or knives;
-Never challenges anyone;
-Always carries a pad and pencil, and a flashlight if it is dark;
-Is courteous and helpful to residents of the area being patrolled: and
-Keeps logs and files reports with the local law enforcement agency.
Was he really community watch or self appointed vigilante?
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