It’s not condemning someone to know the law. Smart cops know the law too, and they respect citizens asserting their rights. Talking never helps your cause... ever. It’s just a fact.
Because of attitudes like that, I always go out, of my way, to show appreciation to the police officers, I see.
Maybe its from growing up in the South, and how Southern Hospitality was embedded in my core.
It’s a lot more than just a few.
One of the comments at the source says, “Cops reflect who we’ve become.” I agree.
I have told my family NOT to call Police under any circumstances. Their agenda no longer comports with my best interests. My son’s gf called them because they had a fight and he would not give her cell phone back until she calmed down. He was charged with Illegal Imprisonment and his right to possess a gun was taken for a domestic “violence” offense. The police and courts support themselves on monies from trials and they need to keep the gravy train rolling.
A couple of things, rather general; given the status of cops these days, I don’t blame them for being paranoid and in some cases are overreacting, you would too if you’re life was on the line and you’re stuck doing what ends up being a thankless, dangerous, litigious job. More importantly, as our society devolves more and more into an immoral and unethical cesspool, you’ll have more and more losers in all walks of life, including cops. And as the state steps in more and more to become the controlling agent (as opposed to a moral and ethical people exercising self-control and good judgement), it will get worse as power, at all levels, including the street level, becomes greater and more corrupting. It’s going to be a rough ride, put on your seat belts boys and girls.
To many examples to mention.
In a stop, I don’t answer questions from LEO without first asserting my 4th-A rights and, even then, while pointing to my “lawyer” (who is usually on the bill-board sign right above their heads...).
My standard response is, “Why, no officer. I have nothing to hide...why do you ask?”
My biggest problem with Law Enforcement in this country is that the attitude of the cops has gone from one of being a public servant to one of being the public’s master.
My kids know the game too. They are to shut up and call me. Kids can be easily coerced and lack of experience could land them in a mess, costing thousands of dollars to defend someone who is innocent. It may not be optimal, but there are a lot of over-zealous police and prosecutors out there. It is unfortunate, but this is what it has come to.
I suspect that this has less to do with the police than adults, like school administrators and teachers, who instead of disciplining children want them arrested and charged with crimes.
Police often seem to think that they *must* be responsive to such adults, so end up being the “bad guys” instead of telling the adults that they have the authority to discipline, so unless it is a serious crime, to not bother the police.
Another problem is the reckless insistence that police treat everyone equally. No, the rich and the poor do not have the same rules of behavior, nor do adults and children, so treating a misbehaving child like they were an adult who did the same thing is downright stupid.
This comes under the head of police good judgment.
Even children do not come under the same behavioral rules as other children. 16 year olds are not like 10 year olds who are not like 5 year olds. There are indeed many 16 year olds who are gentle and well behaved. But there are also some 5 year olds who show all the symptoms of being violent, out of control psychopaths.
Police *must* exercise good judgment, not just rely on the opinions of others.
Your form of response is called a "straw man" argument. Put words in her mouth that she actually didn't say, and then condemn her for that.
There is no problem that can’t be made 100 times worse by involving the government.
I don’t doubt there are abuses, but I guess I have been fortunate not to have experienced them. One of my parents’ ironclad rules when I was growing up was to be respectful and obedient to police, and it has always served me well. I greet them politely, do what they tell me, and we get along fine. (I would note that I have refined my parents’ rule to read: Always be polite to someone better armed than you!) Take it for what it is worth, but I have found that MY attitude and demeanor in approaching anyone, cops included, can make or break the experience. So I treat people respectfully, and it is almost always reciprocated.
We have excellent law enforcement here in Utah; never had any problems. Like most, I’m a huge supporter of the brave men and women and the good work they do. This being said, one thing I would never do under any circumstances is to allow police to search my vehicle. If they want to search my vehicle, they’ll have to get a warrant. If they feel they need to search your vehicle, the onus is on them to go through the hoops to make it happen...NOT US!
Police need to find a way to win back being "the good guys" in fresh new ways.
They are feared by many and viewed as roadside tax / penalty collectors by most.
C'mon folks in blue, you can do better.
all you have to do is remember a few items (that are guaranteed to you under the constitution)..
never tell the police anything...
always have a witness in the room when you are speaking to them...
always request an attorney...
never believe what they tell you...
When seizing property for monetary gain for the police department becomes a priority over real law enforcement, then I agree. In my area anyway, revenue enhancement seems to have become a higher priority than the typical ‘protect and serve’ ideal.
Her reasoning is not very good,
Oops, early morning. Her reasoning is not very good, but her destination is sound. The police are not on your side, you should not talk to them unless you have to, and at all times during that conversation you should keep in mind that they think you’re the enemy and you’re one wrong sentence from getting arrested.
The article title is correct.
I tell my kids that the job of a police officer when they stop you is to arrest and convict you. Therefore, you be polite, but you keep your mouth shut. You say, I want to speak to my Dad etc.
IT’s all well and good for people to support our police, but I’ve was stopped a few times in my youth by one of these shorter than me County cops who have the small man complex.
You need to be really leary of this type.