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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How to avoid hassle from police of any color as a person of any color when pulled over for any reason (perceived fair or not).

1 lights or siren in rear view mirror first spotted by driver

2 driver: immediately slow vehical - turning on indicator while looking for a safe place to pull off the road. 
(Logical perception by cop: this person is responding in a calm, compliant manner; turn indicator suggests clear thinking of safety and respect for others (ruling out alcohol and drugs).  If cop is upset, tired, biased, etc., this will help deescalate his/her anxiety.

3 when safely parked:
3a turn on dome light,
3b take out drivers licence 
3c take out registration. (Registration should always be on top of pile of items in glove box for easy, quick access.)

4 roll your driver's side window all the way down.

Be mindful where the cop is at all time. You should have time to do all of these things before he/she exits the cruiser.  If he/she is nearing or at your vehicle, skip steps 3b and 3c. Move to step 4 immediately. Moving and reaching in your vehicle when cop can see you can be viewed as threatening (cops perception: reaching for weapon, hiding contraband, confusion, impairment, etc.)

5. Holding both ID and registration in your left hand, place both hands in the 10 and 2 o'clock position on the steering wheel.

6. Turn face towards cop using a neutral or open faced friendly expression.

7. Do not speak unless spoken to first. The cop is assessing multiple things. Don't distract him. Your prep work eliminates part of his/her interaction with you because he sees you clearly (because you turnef on your dome light), sees you have your license and registration, sees your hands clearly gripping the wheel )not a threat to him/her). He/she will shine flashlight in and around car interior. Note: keeping your car interior clean and neat vs messy will further deescalate cop because sloppiness can indicate an unstable life (unemployed, on drugs, mental health issues, hidden, dangerous cargo, etc.)

The hardest part is behind you and you haven't opened your mouth yet.

The interrogation process:

Whether the cop asks you a question, makes a statement, or pulls his/her gun on you, your part is the same so it's easy to remember.

1 use a calm clear voice
2 make eye contact
3 respond with "yes/no/I don't know, sir/ma'am/officer"

Regardless of the perceptions and biases you have against the cop or law enforcement, society at-large, justice, race, sex/gender issues, sexuality, religion, etc., your job at this point is to:

1 keep it to yourself
2 be polite
3 be respectful

Your main objective when getting pulled over is not to make a point or a stand, represent a class of underprivileged or disenfranchised people - your job is to:

1 not get murdered
2 not to get injured
3 not to get arrested
4 not to get a ticket

If you have broken the law. Steps one and two should be your primary objective.

If you have not knowingly broken the law, your actions up to this point will go a long way towards avoiding arrest or a ticket

If you think you've been unfairly treated, discriminated against, unfairly profiled, etc., TAKE THAT MATTER UP WITH A LAWYER BEFORE A JUDGE AFTER YOUR ENCOUNTER WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT.

YOUR WORST ENEMY: PRIDE

Being pulled over is humbling and humiliating experience. If you are prone to narcissism, temper, being a social justice warrior, have a sense of entitlement (you're a celebrity or think you are), this is the time to decide if this moment is a battle you want to fight.  You can stand your ground and get tased, humiliated, beaten, handcuffed, searched, shoved in a wagon, finger printed, jailed, etc., - OR - you can take these steps to deescalate the situation, changing a cop's preconceived bias of people he thinks you represent, be inconvenienced for twenty minutes and move on your way.

If you have a target on your back and your good, sensible behavior does not help you fight the system, get a hidden dash cam and press record before you turn the dome light on at the beginning of this article. That way, when you are lying in a pool of your own blood, your story of injustice will be seen - broadcast throughout the news and social media for all time.  When the rioting and chaos that ensues dies down and real justice and social change occurs because YOU chose to take the high road - you will win over the hearts and minds of reasonable people and make a good and lasting impression.

If you survive, you'll be a hero, friend and advisor to world leaders, frequent guest on talk shows, the subject of songs, plays, books and movies, an icon of popular culture - and probably very wealthy.

If you die, you'll get a statue, national holiday, streets and high schools bearing your name and a chapter devoted to you in future history books.

[/quote]Wow!!  Excellent points and life savers!  Sad that you even have to even give instructions like this.  You probably saved someone's life.[/quote]

Nope. Not the public responsibility to ensure officers treat them with respect and do not abuse their authority. Its the officer's sworn duty to do this as a public

Officers unfortunately do not always follow the same procedures when pulling someone over to a T. My uncle was pulled over and they shouted at him to get out of the car, with their guns drawn. They thought he matched the description of robbery suspect recently called in. He complied and they came over, cuffed him, punched him and broke his wrist. When he was released 6 hours later, there was no apology, no offer to address medical needs. They did not respect his life. He's white.

That's the problem here. Until someone actually hears and responds to this issue, you will continue to have protests, shootings and riots. Since black ppl are mostt impacted, I totally empathize with their anger on this issue.[/quote]

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