I left open the door for such as a safety play for the occupants since we do not know what was in the officer's minds, but I would still demand at least a reasonable explanation why. I personally would not need an "airtight" Constitutional one, just a "reasonable" constitutional one, since there was no theft involved, just a concern, if you will.
In any event, call and ask. If you don't like the answer, make a personnel complaint. If you're thinking payday, save your money.
- Carl
Payday, no, just a notice of intent that they had better safeguard citizen's constitutional rights "to the best of thier training and knowledge"!!
However:
I did miss the part about the keys being in the ignition you point out in your other post and possible theft of the car.
Leaving the keys in the ignition, I have read in some states/municipalities, gives an officer authority to remove them!!
I am glad you mentioned that!!!

