A pedestrian violation is likely a secondary offense. Yeah, they can ID him for it, but it’s a thin line. He was told he was stopped for what looks like a gun/weapon. Once he showed that it wasn’t, probable cause was just removed. Now they go on to secondary offenses? Getting the ID now allows them to check for warrants, previous arrests, etc. None of which was why he was originally stopped. He wasn’t breaking any laws. I don’t believe Fl is a stop and ID state.
I’m a law abiding citizen and totally support the police, but I don’t want my name run through any of their systems at all… if I commit a crime, then yeah, too bad on me, if I’m having my constitutional rights violated for no crime, than nope, you aren’t getting my ID. We all know the information is tracked and will likely be used against you if needed. One of the best things to do is invoke the 5th amendment and not answer any questions once they detain you. I am under no obligation to assist an officer in their investigation… of course police use the excuse that you are a witness to a crime to get your name or ID. Again, I’m pro-cop, but not if my rights are being violated.
I agree that there are assholes who want to get confrontational and bait an officer to violate their rights, those people are jerks… but police should be properly trained and know the law to not get baited.