Cops would be even more dangerous if gifted and genius IQ people were invited on the force. As it is, they are like bumbling, amiable beagles, if they haven’t had a lousy day. The worst police can usually do is to arrest you, then it’s chucked into the hands of the judicial system, in which the true evil geniuses so often reside.
I'm glad they're going after criminals, rioters, thieves, rapists, mass murderers - and yeah, even those folks who think they can drive 60 mph in a school zone.
I am tired of paying police departments to babysit certain high crime areas - and strongly feel neighborhoods should pay for police protection based on usage. We don't 'share' a collective water bill - and there's no reason we should have to pay a 'shared' bill for police protection when some people use a lot more than others...
I'm glad they're going after criminals, rioters, thieves, rapists, mass murderers - and yeah, even those folks who think they can drive 60 mph in a school zone.
I am tired of paying police departments to babysit certain high crime areas - and strongly feel neighborhoods should pay for police protection based on usage. We don't 'share' a collective water bill - and there's no reason we should have to pay a 'shared' bill for police protection when some people use a lot more than others...
The mistake was “being” in DC.
Not all police are your enemy. I have known our local constable since childhood. I know several of the Sheriff’s Office personnel, and the County Judge and District Attorney are old family friends. I do not fear the police.
Now I have met individual officers who were exceptions to this. But not many.
CC
10 rules for dealing with the police: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmrbNLt7Om8&feature=my_favorites&list=FLp6_rmvu-V62le54hURdnRw
Ho not to get your butt kicked by the Police (Chris Rock — strong language): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj0mtxXEGE8&feature=BFa&list=FLp6_rmvu-V62le54hURdnRw
Good advice, but the Diana Avera chick from the story is an idiot or a liar. You don’t confess to making meth to keep your grandkids out of temporary police custody.
Our police state is going out of control. Most have lost respect for your Constitutional rights and will use investigative methods that will distort what you do or say to get an arrest.
Good material here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8z7NC5sgik
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=08fZQWjDVKE&feature=relmfu
The number one thing that makes me not trust cops in any way if being questioned is that they are allowed by law to lie. I cooperate with law enforcement fairly often, but I would clam up if I ever thought for an instant that I was being asked questions where I could be a subject.
As my defense attorney cousin has told me many times “the police officer is not necessarily your friend.”
We should also be forthright and *know* to segregate our dogs from them whenever possible. #prudence
I had one case where I was stopped in a drunk driver checkpoint. Being in full geek mode I was on my way home from studying on a saturday night. They shined a flashlight in my eyes and some rookie trainee kept basically accusing me of drinking.
After about 5 rounds of “so how much have you had to drink?” I finally broke down and confessed to having had a can of coke.
At this point the more senior guy who seemed to be the trainer said “hmm - a coke sounds pretty good to me”. Then he looked at the rookie and basically said “not this guy - better move to the next in line”. At which point they took my paperwork and more or less shoved it in my hand and said “get out of here”.
I was less than impressed.
when confronted by police... only 3 things to say..
Do you have a warrant?
No, you cannot come in or search...
Please leave now..
If you invite the police into your home, you have given them consent to search...
these are your lifesavers..
Top 5 ways to avoid arrest:
1) Obey the law
2) Obey the law
3) Obey the law
4) Obey the law
5) Obey the law
Without law enforcement we would have total anarchy in very short order.
Two things stand out:
You have the right to remain silent.
Anything you say or do can and will be held against you in a court of law.
You have the right to speak to an attorney.
If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you.
Do you understand these rights as they have been read to you?
AND THEY ALWAY LEAVE OFF
NOTHING you say may be used in your defense.
Reason: Stuff against you and written down by a cop is considered confessional evidence.
Anything you say that is written down by a cop that benefits you is considered hearsay, unless you say it while under oath and in court.
Bottom line: Say nothing to cops, it can never benefit you and can never help you.
END the stupid WAR ON DRUGS
That is the basis for most of this