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Why in the world would you voluntarily allow police or purported police to search your apartment?
by jemfinch 15y ago
Why in the world would you voluntarily allow police or purported police to search your apartment?
- philwelch 15y agoBecause they wear uniforms and carry guns, and don't make it seem like you have a choice.
- tdfx 15y agoVery true. Most people don't understand how to properly resist police intimidation until they've already been victimized from it.
- epochwolf 15y ago> Most people don't understand how to properly resist police intimidation Got any links on how to do this?
- ambler0 15y agohttp://www.aclu.org/drug-law-reform-immigrants-rights-racial-justice/know-your-rights-what-do-if-you http://www.aclu.org/drug-law-reform-immigrants-rights-racial... http://flexyourrights.org/ http://flexyourrights.org/
- X-Istence 15y agoFirst words out of your mouth when they want to search the premises or even ask you any questions is: "I'd like to speak with my lawyer first". and second, if those aren't the first, or you don't have an on-call lawyer, it is easier to start with: "May I please see a search warrant?"
- rdl 15y agoAlso key: while you're talking with them, don't invite them inside. Talk to them outside, and if you do decide to talk with them to answer questions (ideally, with a lawyer), do it at a neutral location outside your home/office.
- X-Istence 15y agoDefinitely, whenever I have in the past talked to police officers (awesome parties ...) I always make sure to pull the door closed behind me. Then I am willing to have a chat. Usually it would come down to a "please keep the noise down, have a great evening" and we'd be set :-)
- rdl 15y agoI guess I take this too far; I was staying in a friend's flat in Edinburgh; police showed up at the door, demanding entry -- I asked them for ID and then called the police to verify they were real cops, locked all my drives, etc., etc. Then after about 2-3 minutes, opened the door and went out into the hall -- turns out it was a gas leak. I'm sure they told stories about the paranoid American.
- pinko 15y agoAs someone pointed out in another thread, they reportedly threatened his family's immigration status. That's a big stick, and one routinely used by real cops (i.e., it was reasonable of him to believe they'd retaliate unfairly if he asserted his rights). I don't blame him for complying under the circumstances, even though it's outrageous that he was asked to (whether they were fake cops or not).
- starpilot 15y agoBecause people fuck up when nervous and scared? How many people do you think have said they would challenge an airplane hijacker? They would rescue someone from a burning building? They would donate to charity? Then how many actually did?
- dave_sullivan 15y agoGeorge Aaronow: When I talk to the police I get nervous. Ricky Roma: Yes. You know who doesn't? George Aaronow: Who? Ricky Roma: Thieves.
- hga 15y agoThey threatened to go after his family (make trouble WRT to immigration). A whole bunch of very strong and savvy people have folded when the authorities (or apparently those posing as such in this case) do that, e.g. Michael Milken of junk bond fame. How strong would you be in insisting on your rights when that might ruin the live of a loved one?