Proof Was Needed
It appeared as though the police officer was in need of a good night’s sleep. It would appear that they were employed on the graveyard shift. When Edward was questioned about his identification, the folks asked to see his wallet, which he pulled out of his pocket to show them.
However, he made the first mistake of his life by revealing himself to them. After determining that they had found the proper individual, they posed a question to him that they knew would be difficult for him to answer in the affirmative. But at the end of the day, he wouldn’t have a choice in the matter.