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THE POLICE MUST ASK FOR YOUR PERMISSION TO SEARCH YOU unless you are a suspect or you are arrested
THE POLICE CAN FRISK YOU ANYTIME, which means they can pat down the outside of your clothing without your permission
IF THE POLICE STOP YOU FOR ANY REASON, the first thing you should ask them is “Am I being detained?”
NEVER PLEAD GUILTY TO ANY CRIME WITHOUT TALKING TO AN ATTORNEY and getting professional legal advice

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO OPEN THE DOOR. Remember, police sometimes lie about the reason they want to talk with you.
IF THEY HAVE A WARRANT, YOU MUST OPEN THE DOOR. But you should ask them to pass the warrant under the door, so you can read it before opening the door.
EVEN IF THEY HAVE A WARRANT, you still do not have to answer any question until you see an attorney. But you should tell them, “I wish to remain silent until I can speak with a lawyer.”

DO NOT RUN or try to evade the police in any manner. Stay calm, and keep both hands in plain sight.
TAKE PHOTOS OR VIDEO RECORD THE STOP, but only if it is safe to do so.
ASK THE OFFICER “Am I being detained”, but don’t answer any questions. If you aren’t being detained, you may leave.
TELL THE OFFICER YOU DO NOT CONSENT TO SEARCHES but don’t resist if they insist.
THE POLICE CAN PAT DOWN THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR CLOTHES WITHOUT PERMISSION.

DURING TRAFFIC STOPS, remain calm, turn on your emergency flashers, and proceed slowly to the side of the road.
AS THE OFFICER APPROACHES YOUR VEHICLE, roll down your window and keep both hands on the steering wheel.
NEVER REACH FOR YOUR LICENSE OR REGISTRATION until the officer tells you to do so.
IF THE OFFICER ASKS TO SEARCH YOU OR TO SEARCH YOUR CAR, politely say “I do not consent to searches”
IF THE OFFICE GIVES YOU A TRAFFIC TICKET, sign the ticket and save your arguments for court.