What to do if police show up without a warrant?

If the police show up at your door without a warrant (either search or arrest), you don’t have to invite them in. You don’t even have to talk to them, and you can ask them to leave. In fact, criminal lawyers advise that you don’t speak to them and ask them to leave.

What should you not say to a police officer?

Humor is very subjective, and there’s a chance that what you think is a joke could be interpreted as a serious threat by the police. Don’t make sarcastic or ironic remarks. The police will likely take anything you say at face value.

What should a police officer not do at a field stop?

Don’t argue with me, don’t call me names, don’t tell me that I can’t stop you, don’t say I’m a racist pig, don’t threaten that you’ll sue me and take away my badge. Don’t scream at me that you pay my salary, and don’t even think of aggressively walking towards me. Most field stops are complete in minutes.

When does a police officer have a problem?

If you have the attitude that you are owed deference and instant obedience by the people around you, and that you are justified in using violence against them if they don’t comply, we already have a problem. That’s especially true if official institutions back you up, which they do.

What do police officers Don’t Want you to know?

Most people/officers don’t really care about their co-workers’ sexual preferences any more than they care about if they are right-handed or left-handed. How an officer is treated boils down to their character and abilities on the job. Are they an honest person?