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Always be calm and cool.
Police are allowed to have bad attitudes but you can't be
rude, talk back, or use profanity.
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You have the right to
remain silent. Tell them you wish to remain silent and
tell them you want a lawyer. Don't let them intimidate
you into talking as they will twist your words and use them
against you in a court of law.
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You have the right to
refuse searches of your person, car, and home. Tell them
you don't consent to searches. Don't allow them to scare
or trick you into searches without a search warrant.
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Don’t get tricked into
waiving your rights. Police are allowed to lie to you
yet you can't lie to them.
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Determine if you’re free
to go. Ask if your being detained and if your free to go.
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Don’t do anything
illegal. Even if you feel that the law is
unconstitutional. Police don't care about the
Constitution. Only about arresting criminals.
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Don’t run. It's an
excuse to criminalize you and once they catch you they may
treat you in an extra aggressive manner.
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Never touch a cop.
They can charge you with felony assault just for touching
them. You could also get tasered or beaten.
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Report misconduct. Be a
good witness. However don't ask for a badge number or
indicate your going to report them. They may take it
personally turning the situation into something potentially
dangerous.
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You don’t have to let
them in your home or car without a search warrant.
Don't let them trick you into letting them in as they are
allowed to lie to you.