Professional peace officers know the law and don't...

Professional peace officers know the law and don't arrest without probable cause. Texas Penal Code 38.02 is pretty clear. Under 38.02 a person must be lawfully arrested before they can be required to identify. Hopefully, the magistrate clarified this in a way that your deputies and yourself can comprehend. Had you been one of my trainee officers, you would be in remedial loop if not terminated. - Officer Melvin Willis, Mesquite, Texas PD (hon ret)