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Originally posted by CyberSEAL
The best defense against an abusive police force is intelligence and money. . It helps to know (or at least know the name of) the chief of police, sherrif and county prosecutor where you live.
When you are confronted by a seemingly abusive officer, let them know right away that you are not some schmoe with a 2 digit IQ ready to be taken advantage of. Speak clearly, be courteous and cordial, and use proper english. Usually when they realize you are not some uneducated thug they will back off.
About 3 years ago I was pulled over for having an expired tag on my car (expired by 2 days). The officer was friendly however he was quite insistent on searching my car. I have nothing to hide, however I will allow no one to tread on the life I've been given or have created, so I was adamant that he did not have my permission.
He kept pushing me by saying that he had probable cause and that he could keep me here on the side of the road for awhile why we waited for backup and blah, blah blah.
Originally posted by Drew Da General
perhaps we should start a movement.
Originally posted by ShadowXIX
Im sure we are not getting the whole story, most Cops dont go busting your balls for no reason
If you are a prick to them and call them "PIGS" and stuff, guess what they are going to find one of those reason.
Originally posted by twitchy
Cavscout, as a former officer what do you think of my prior post? Have you ever seen any evidence that working through the system is effective in stopping some of the hazing and other crap from LE?
Originally posted by cavscout
Originally posted by twitchy
Cavscout, as a former officer what do you think of my prior post? Have you ever seen any evidence that working through the system is effective in stopping some of the hazing and other crap from LE?
twitchy, I am not a former police officer. I have worked for police departments as a firearms instructor and tactical advisor. I have also worked for Housing Authority in a large city and this is where I was "covered" by the cops.
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[edit on 15-1-2005 by Thomas Crowne]
Originally posted by cavscout
They are dirty, corrupt scum. Every one of them. Each one has taken an oath of office in which they have promised to uphold and defend the constitution, and for each un-constitutional law they enforce, they break a law themselves. Pigs is right.
No, I don’t think the system can be fixed; it is working just how they intend it to.