1. Remain calm. do not escalate the encouter. Police are often violent, and are substance abusers. Being right will not keep you alive. 2. You have the right t

1. Remain calm. do not escalate the encouter. Police are often violent, and are substance abusers. Being right will not keep you alive. 2. You have the right to remain silent, use it. 3. You have a right to a lawyer, use it. 4. You have the right to refuse searches. Tell them “I do not consent to searches” it may nto stop them but it helps your case. 5. Understand that police cany legally lie to you. See #2 6. Ask if you are free to go or it you are being detained. 7. Record the encounter or take notes. You might need that later. 8. Dont let them in your home. Do not even crack the door without a judicial warrant.