DUI Checkpoint - Drug Dogs,
Searched without Consent, Rights taken away
This
21-year-old kid did a very good job. He did everything
right. We should all do this well at a traffic stop.
Play the video a couple of times and take notes. We have
to stop this abuse.
See the
attachment...
Published on Jul 4, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-WMn_zHCVo
The officer orders me to pull over and get out of my car,
bullies me around, gets the drug sniffing K-9, lies about
me having "Illegal Drugs" in the car, searches without
consent, and tells me that it is ok to take away my
freedom. All while not being detained. All this harassment
because my window was not lowered enough to his
preference. I broke no laws whatsoever. All of this on a
day that we are supposed to be celebrating freedom and
liberty. At the end of the encounter, the officer did not
want to give me his name when I asked him. After I
repeatedly asked him, he finally gave it to me.
Welcome
to America in the 21st Century. Happy motoring.
Read the
Constitution!
RIGHTS
AT A COP STOP
I just
developed this card. It's formatted to print on a
blank 3 x 5 card. I suggest you print a few of
them and pepper them all over so they're always handy
in case you're stopped by a cop ~ a
couple of them in your car's visor, in your glove
compartment, in your shirt pocket, in your wallet or
purse... Now you can make smaller versions [business
card size,] change the font size, change from this landscape
layout to portrait, whatever suits your
convenience.
DO NOT add any cute, inflammatory
or insulting comments to the copy. The object is to
get away from the cop asap, peacefully and legally.
If he
asks if you know why he stopped you, just say "No."
If he
says he smells alcohol, don't respond. Just show him
the card again and ask if you're free to go.
DO NOT ask him any other questions.
DO NOT answer any of his questions
or chat with him. If he persists in questioning you
or getting you to chat with him, show him the card
again and ask politely if you're free to go.
If he
asks you to step out of your car, do as he
says. Remember, he's been dealing with some crazy
people and criminals all day and he's worried about
his safety. If he wets his pants, try not to smirk.
DO NOT quarrel with him or debate
with him. If he persists or tries to anger or inflame
you, stay calm, show him the card again and ask
politely if you're free to go.
DO NOT let him search your car.
DO NOT give him your phone if he
asks for it.
Keep a
straight face and look straight ahead.
If he
tears up your card, hand him another one and ask again
if you're free to go. If he tears that up,
tell him politely you'd like to speak with his
supervisor.
Tell
all your passengers to remain perfectly silent.
Always
keep in mind, he's looking for an excuse to arrest
you. Don't give him one. He's not your friend. He's
your enemy. He's a bully and he's armed and he has no
respect for you. Think of him as The
Terminator.
Know Your
Rights When Talking to Police Officers. If police ask for any more
than your license, say, "I'm Going to Remain Silent." Then tell him politely you
want to leave now and go on your way. Say, "Am I Free to Go?"
If he says "no," repeat "I'm Going to Remain Silent." "Am I Free to
Go?"
If he says, "No," repeat that you want to leave now
and go on your way.
Gordon
Curtis
Also...
Know
Your Rights When Talking to Police Officers
Know
Your Rights When Talking to Police Officers
What
police officers don't want you to know!
All you
have to remember and say are these magic words...
"Am
I free to go?"
"I
don't consent to a search."
"I'm
going to remain silent."
Police
Officer Stops You
To stop
you, a police officer must have a specific reason to
suspect your involvement in a specific crime and should
be able to tell you that reason when you ask. This is
known as "reasonable suspicion." Reasons a police
officer might pull you over will usually be for some
type of "traffic violation," such as speeding or maybe
not using your blinker. The traffic stop may seem wrong
or unfair, but the police officer believes he has a
reason to stop you. Throwing a cigarette butt or a gum
wrapper out your car window is reason enough for the
police to pull you over, ticket you for littering and
start asking you all sorts of personal questions.
Your
Rights During a Traffic Stop
Top
Five (5) Things to Know About Protecting Yourself
from the Police
#1 -
Safety. The first thing is your safety! You want to
put the police officer at ease. Pull over to a safe
place, turn off your ignition, stay in the car and
keep your hands on the steering wheel. At night turn
on the interior lights. Keep your license,
registration, and proof of insurance always close by.
Build trust, be a "good citizen," be courteous, stay
calm and don't complain. Show respect and say things
like "sir and no sir." The idea is to get the police
officer to understand that you're just an average,
ordinary citizen and let you get on your way down the
road. Never bad-mouth a police officer, stay in
control of your words, your body language and your
emotions. Never touch a police officer and don't run
away!
#2
- Talking To A Police Officer. The
only questions you need to answer is your name,
address and date of birth and nothing else!
Instead of telling the police officer who you are,
simply give him your driver’s license or I.D. card. The
only the information the police officer needs to know
about you can be found on your driver’s license, so
don't volunteer any more information to the police
officer! If he
asks you any questions politely say, "I'm going to remain silent,
am I free to go?" and then don't say another
word.
#3 -
"I'm
Going to Remain Silent." The
Supreme Court has made a new ruling that you should Never
talk to a police officer without an attorney present but
there's a CATCH! New Ruling Before you're allowed not to
talk to a police officer, you must tell the police officer
"That You're Going to
Remain Silent" and then keep
your mouth shut!
(How can you be
falsely accused and charged if you don't say anything?)
Remember anything you say or do can and will be used
against you at any time by the police. Police have helped
put innocent people in prison just because of a couple of
words that were spoken to a police officer.
#4 - Just Say NO to
Police Searches! If a police officer didn't need
your permission, he wouldn't be asking!
Never
give permission to a police officer to search you, your
car or your home. If a police officer does search you,
don't resist and keep saying "I don't consent to a search."
#5 -
"Am I Free to Go?" As
soon as the police officer asks you a question, ask
him,"Am I Free to
Go?" Remember, if you
don't ask if you're "free to go," you may be
voluntarily staying. If
the police officer says that you're are being detained
or arrested, tell the police officer that "I'm
going to remain silent."
New Ruling
Ask for a supervisor. If all else fails and you feel the police officer is abusing your rights, ask the police officer to call his supervisor to your location. "In some states you don't have this right, but it's worth asking."
Ask for a supervisor. If all else fails and you feel the police officer is abusing your rights, ask the police officer to call his supervisor to your location. "In some states you don't have this right, but it's worth asking."
Anything
You Say Can And Will Be Used Against You
Police
officers need your permission to have a
conversation. Never give it to them!
Never
voluntarily talk to a police officer, there's no
such thing as a "friendly chat" with a police
officer. The
Supreme Court has recently ruled that you should NOT
talk to a police officer without a lawyer present and
you must say "I'm
going to remain silent."
It can be dangerous to talk to a police officer or a
Federal Agent anytime, like during a traffic stop, in a
public place or at police station.
Innocent people have talked to a police
officer and ended up in jail and prison, because they
spoke to a police officer without an attorney.
Police officers have the
same right as you, "Freedom of Speech." They can ask you anything
they want, but you should never answer any of their
questions. Don't let the police officer try to persuade
you to talk! Say something like... "I'm sorry, I don't have time
to talk to you right now." If the
cop insists on talking to you, ask him "Am I free to go?" The police officer may
not like when you refuse to talk to him and challenge
you with words like, "If you have nothing to hide, why
won't you speak to me? Say again "I told you I don't have time
to talk to you right now, Am I free to go?"
If you forget or the police officer tricks you into
talking, it's ok just start over again and tell the
police officer "I'm
going to remain silent."
The
Supreme Court has ruled that if a police
officer doesn't force you to do something, then
you're acting "voluntarily." That
means if the police officer starts being intimidating
and you do what he asks
because you're "afraid" you still have done it
voluntarily. (Florida
v. Bostick, 1991) If you do what the police
officer asks you to do such as allowing him to search
your car or answer any of his questions, you are
'voluntarily' complying with his 'requests.'
So don't comply, just keep your mouth shut
unless you say, "Am
I Free to Go?" or
"I
don't consent to a search."
You have
every right NOT to talk to a police officer and you
should NOT speak to a police officer unless you have
first consulted with a lawyer who has advised you
differently. Police
officers depend on fear and intimidation to get what
they want from you. Police officers might
say they will "go easy" on you if you talk to them, but
this is not true! The
government has made a law that allows police
officers to lie to the American public. ...
another reason not to trust the police! So be as nice as
possible, but stand firm on your rights! Where do some
of your rights come from? Read the Fourth and Fifth
Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Traffic
Stops and Your Rights
First
of all keep your license, registration and proof of
insurance in an easily accessible place such as attached
to your sun visor. The less time it takes for you to get
to these items, the less time the officer has to look
through your windows and snoop. When pulled over by a
police officer stay in the car, turn on the cab lights
and keep your hands on the steering wheel. Sit still,
relax and wait for the officer to come to you. Any
sudden movements, ducking down, looking nervous or
appearing to be searching for something under your seat
is dangerous! Just sit up naturally, be still and try to
put the officer at ease."
The
first thing you should ask the police officer is "Hello officer, why did you
pull me over?" THEN
KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT!
Police officers have a routine they use during traffic
stops. Some police departments have a "10-step check
list" on what to do and what to ask you. Police officers
like to ask the first question and that usually is, "do
you know the reason I pulled you over today?" The police
officer is trying to get you to do two things, get you
to admit that you committed a violation and to get you "voluntarily" to start a
conversation with him.
During a
traffic stop the police officer will ask for your
"papers please," such as your driver's license,
registration and proof of insurance. Let the police
officer do all the talking but you don't have to answer
any question the police officer ask if "you" choose not
to do so. Just remember innocent people have ended up in
prison because they talked to a police officer. Remember the police officer is
not your friend and should not be trusted.
The
police officer might start asking you personal questions
such as "Where are you going, where have you been and
who did you see," etc.. At that point it's the perfect
time to exercise your rights by asking the police
officer "AM I FREE TO GO?" There is NO
legal requirement that American citizens provide
information about their comings and goings to a police
officer. It's none
of their damn business! Keep asking the police officers
"AM I FREE TO GO?" You have to speak
up and verbally ask the police officer if you may leave,
otherwise the courts will presume that you consented to
stay and talk to the cops on your own free will.
Passengers in your vehicle need to know their rights as well. They have the same right not to talk to a police officer and the right to refuse a search "unless it's a 'pat down' for weapons." The police will usually separate the passengers from each other and ask questions to see if their stories match. All passengers should always give the same answer and say, "I'm going to remain silent, am I free to go?" Remember you have to tell the police officer that you don't want to talk to him. It's the law
How
long can a police officer keep you pulled over
"detained" during a traffic stop? The
Supreme Court has said no more than 15 or 20 minutes
is a reasonable amount of time for a police officer to
conduct his investigation and allow you to go FREE. Just keep asking the police
officer "AM I FREE TO GO?"
4th of July DUI Checkpoint
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