Tips for Dealing with Cops



Stay calm and respectful. Don’t escalate the situation. Keep your hands visible and your tone even.




You have the right to remain silent. You are not required to answer questions like “Where are you going?” or “What’s in the car?” beyond identifying yourself. Say, “I’m going to remain silent. I’d like to speak to a lawyer.”




Ask if you are free to leave. Say: “Am I being detained, or am I free to go?” If you’re not being detained, calmly walk away.




Do not consent to searches. If asked, say clearly: “I do not consent to any searches.” Even if they search anyway, your objection may help you later in court.




Record the interaction if you can. You have the right to film the police in public spaces. Just don’t interfere. Say you’re recording for your safety and theirs.




Never lie to the police. Lying to cops can be a crime. Staying silent is your legal right, and it's the safer option.




Keep your ID accessible (if required) In many states, you must identify yourself during a lawful stop. Know your local laws, especially if you’re carrying.




Don’t argue or resist. Even if your rights are being violated, stay nonviolent. Argue your case later—with a lawyer.




Don’t answer questions about weapons. Especially without a lawyer. If you’re carrying legally, comply with your state’s duty-to-inform laws, but say as little as possible beyond that.




If you’re in your home, don’t open the door. Speak through the door unless they have a warrant. Ask them to slide it under the door or show it through a window.




If arrested, don’t talk. Say: “I want to speak to an attorney.” That’s it. Keep repeating it if they keep asking questions.




Know your rights if you carry. If you're a gun owner, know the specific laws for where you are, like duty to inform, open carry rules, transport laws, etc.




Have a trusted contact on speed dial. Let someone know where you are and what’s going on. If you’re recording, upload the video or live stream if possible.




Don’t rely on “good cops". Even decent ones are part of a system that protects itself. Always protect yourself first, and do so legally and calmly.




Train like it matters. If you're armed, you need to be legally sharp, not just tactically sharp. Knowing when not to speak or act is just as important as knowing how to shoot.

 


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