The Official Citizen's Guide to Surviving Police Encounters Thread™

[DeltaSigChi4]

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Watch and heed accordingly. Discuss.

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[hangthedj112]

I think the easiest way to deal with a cop it to be respectful and own up to hat ever you did wrong.

[DeltaSigChi4]

Yes, own up to possessing drugs. Genius.

Why don't you confess to every crime you've ever committed in your entire life as well?

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[wmgaretjax]

I think the easiest way to deal with a cop it to be respectful and own up to hat ever you did wrong.

you are a fucking moron.

[Mr.Nipples]

WHEN DEALING WITH POLICE . . .
YOU HAVE THE RIGHT . . .
• to be in a public place and to observe police activity.
IF THE POLICE STOP ANYONE . . .
• STOP AND WATCH.
• Write down officers’ names, badge numbers, and car numbers. Sometimes it can be dif-
ficult for a third party to get close enough to an officer to record their information without
needlessly escalating the encounter. COPS CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE NUMBERS ON
THEIR VEHICLES.
• Write down the time, date, and place of the incident and all details as soon as possible.
• Ask if the person is being arrested, and if so, on what charge.
• Get witnesses’ names and contact information.
• Try to get arrestees’ names, but only if they are already known to the police.
• Document any injuries as soon as possible. Photograph them and prepare a medical report describing
details of the injuries.
IF THE POLICE STOP YOU . . .
• Ask, “AM I FREE TO GO?” If not, you are being detained. If yes, walk away.
• Ask, “WHY ARE YOU DETAINING ME?” To stop you, the officer must have a “reasonable suspicion”
to suspect your involvement in a specific crime (not just a guess or a stereotype).
• It is not a crime to be without ID. If you are being detained or issued a ticket, you may want
to show ID to the cop because they can take you to the station to verify your identity.
• If a cop tries to search your car, your house, or your person, say repeatedly that you DO
NOT CONSENT TO THE SEARCH. If in a car, do not open your trunk or door—by doing
so you consent to a search of your property and of yourself. If at home, step outside
and lock your door behind you so cops have no reason to enter your house. Ask to
see the warrant and check for proper address, judge’s signature, and what the
warrant says the cops are searching for. Everything must be correct in a legal
warrant. Otherwise, send the police away.
• The cops can do a “pat search” (search the exterior of one’s clothing for
weapons) during a detention for “officer safety reasons.” They can’t go into
your pockets or bags without your consent. If you are arrested, they can
search you and your possessions in great detail.
• DO NOT RESIST PHYSICALLY. Use your words and keep your cool. If officers
violate your rights, don’t let them provoke you into striking back. Wait until
you are out of custody, then organize for justice.
• Police can arrest someone they believe is “interfering” with their actions.
Maintain a reasonable distance, and if cops threaten to arrest you,
EXPLAIN THAT YOU DON’T INTEND TO INTERFERE, BUT YOU HAVE THE
RIGHT TO OBSERVE THEIR ACTIONS.
IF THE POLICE ARREST YOU . . .
• You may be handcuffed, searched, photographed, and fingerprinted.
• Say repeatedly, “I DON’T WANT TO TALK UNTIL MY LAWYER IS PRESENT.”
Even if your rights aren’t read, refuse to talk until your lawyer/public defender
arrives.
• Do not talk to inmates in jail about your case.
• If you’re on probation/parole, tell your P.O. you’ve been arrested, but NOTHING ELSE.
REMEMBER
You have legal rights, but many police will not respect your rights.
BE CAREFUL—BE STREET SMART

Assembled by the
CrimethInc. Police
Unwelcoming Committee
www.crimethinc.com

[SubBass49]

The ACLU also has a handy PDF file that you can download...it folds up nicely into your wallet...tells you all your rights and exactly what to do if stopped. They also have one with advice for Not-quite-legal visitors to help them deal with INS.

[theburiedlife]

That's very helpful. I never thought i would say this. But thank you Edwin.

[Alchemy]

Yeah, I have to say this was a very good video. Good thread, Delta.

[Mr.Nipples]

i like deltas comment...

"good thing i found this while looking for (the) police videos!"...

[Pixiessp]

What are the police like in Pomona?

[PlayaDelWes]

still making my way through the intro

[Good Days Last]

I'm going to be a cop someday.

[woogie846]

"I'll have to throw you in a jail cell with some very bad men who would like to do some very bad things to two skinny boys like you."

Damn, I can't believe I watched that entire video.