Namaste and welcome to my blog, my friends, family, and fellow knowledge seekers. I am writing this blog in response to all the police brutality and murders as of late, incited and emboldened by the totalitarian arm of the right wing. Let's get started.
The first thing I need to make clear is that if the cops are called, be prepared for the worst response because they are. They deal with and see THE WORST parts of human society day in and day out: rape, murder, arson, theft, forgery, and all kinds of assault and battery, among other terrible things.
Second, the legal system is kind of ridiculous to believe that a civilian with NO law enforcement training should remain calm with a gun pointed at them, BUT a police officer with MUCH training is allowed to act in a moment of panic and shoot an unarmed civilian.
Third, the militarization of our law enforcement comes from the fact that according to a recent survey 1 in 5 police officers are ex-military veterans. War- grade vehicles and artillery along with paramilitary SWAT forces have created a cultural transformation among police taking them away from being "guardians" toward being "warriors" instead as these officers who once fought in places like Iraq and Afghanistan spread a culture of violence that spreads to other officers. Ex-military veterans (and statistically higher numbers of white male veterans) are often valued among police forces for their skills and discipline, that are seen by senior officers as highly regarded assets, but this sets a further divide among interracial communities and leads to fear and mistrust among the colored members of the community.
The TRUTH, however, is that often due to mental health issues, these officers are statistically more likely to engage in a quicker resort to force than a classically trained officer. Veteran officers are also statistically more likely to engage in risky and self-destructive behaviors like drug/ alcohol abuse and suicide.
The other dangerous factor to consider among police forces is the culture of machismo that limits an individuals likeliness to seek out mental health counseling and treatment after returning from an overseas deployment, facing PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorders.
Now, briefly, I want to talk about your Miranda rights. You MUST KNOW YOUR RIGHTS LEST THEY BE FORCEFULLY TAKEN AWAY!!!
Moving on, now that I've laid the foundation for this discourse I'm going to talk directly about 10 things to do or not do if you are in a situation where you are confronted by a police officer, who may or may not already be agitated.
1) Be polite and respectful. STOP when told to STOP!!!
2) SHUT THE FUCK UP. If your friend(s) are with you, tell them to shut the fuck up. You have the right to remain silent. You do NOT have to consent to illegal search and seizure.
3) Do NOT argue with the cop. If you have a grievance, you are legally allowed to file it at the precinct LATER.
4) REMEMBER: Your goal is to get HOME or wherever you are going, SAFELY AND INTACT.
5) Keep your hands IN SIGHT of the officer(s) for BOTH your safety AND theirs. Ask politely if you need to reach for something and do so slowly, ONLY when given consent by the officer.
6) NO SUDDEN MOVEMENTS!!! If the officer feels threatened, he/she may pull their gun on you.
7) Do NOT attempt ANY physical contact against the officer. EVER.
8) Even if you are innocent and/or scared, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RUN OR ESCAPE!!! If they have to chase you, you might get shot or at the minimum a severe ass whooping.
9) Even if you are innocent, DO NOT RESIST ARREST. ASK for your attorney or to talk to a court appointed attorney who can help get you out of jail and serve justice if there is a mistake made my the police. Your innocence will set you free.
10) STAY CALM! Your words and body language may indeed be a trigger for an agitated officer.
Well, folks, that's about all I have to say about this subject, for now. This has been the one and only Quiet Mouse. Be good to one another and be safe in your travels.
The first thing I need to make clear is that if the cops are called, be prepared for the worst response because they are. They deal with and see THE WORST parts of human society day in and day out: rape, murder, arson, theft, forgery, and all kinds of assault and battery, among other terrible things.
Second, the legal system is kind of ridiculous to believe that a civilian with NO law enforcement training should remain calm with a gun pointed at them, BUT a police officer with MUCH training is allowed to act in a moment of panic and shoot an unarmed civilian.
Third, the militarization of our law enforcement comes from the fact that according to a recent survey 1 in 5 police officers are ex-military veterans. War- grade vehicles and artillery along with paramilitary SWAT forces have created a cultural transformation among police taking them away from being "guardians" toward being "warriors" instead as these officers who once fought in places like Iraq and Afghanistan spread a culture of violence that spreads to other officers. Ex-military veterans (and statistically higher numbers of white male veterans) are often valued among police forces for their skills and discipline, that are seen by senior officers as highly regarded assets, but this sets a further divide among interracial communities and leads to fear and mistrust among the colored members of the community.
The TRUTH, however, is that often due to mental health issues, these officers are statistically more likely to engage in a quicker resort to force than a classically trained officer. Veteran officers are also statistically more likely to engage in risky and self-destructive behaviors like drug/ alcohol abuse and suicide.
The other dangerous factor to consider among police forces is the culture of machismo that limits an individuals likeliness to seek out mental health counseling and treatment after returning from an overseas deployment, facing PTSD, depression, and anxiety disorders.
Now, briefly, I want to talk about your Miranda rights. You MUST KNOW YOUR RIGHTS LEST THEY BE FORCEFULLY TAKEN AWAY!!!
Moving on, now that I've laid the foundation for this discourse I'm going to talk directly about 10 things to do or not do if you are in a situation where you are confronted by a police officer, who may or may not already be agitated.
1) Be polite and respectful. STOP when told to STOP!!!
2) SHUT THE FUCK UP. If your friend(s) are with you, tell them to shut the fuck up. You have the right to remain silent. You do NOT have to consent to illegal search and seizure.
3) Do NOT argue with the cop. If you have a grievance, you are legally allowed to file it at the precinct LATER.
4) REMEMBER: Your goal is to get HOME or wherever you are going, SAFELY AND INTACT.
5) Keep your hands IN SIGHT of the officer(s) for BOTH your safety AND theirs. Ask politely if you need to reach for something and do so slowly, ONLY when given consent by the officer.
6) NO SUDDEN MOVEMENTS!!! If the officer feels threatened, he/she may pull their gun on you.
7) Do NOT attempt ANY physical contact against the officer. EVER.
8) Even if you are innocent and/or scared, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RUN OR ESCAPE!!! If they have to chase you, you might get shot or at the minimum a severe ass whooping.
9) Even if you are innocent, DO NOT RESIST ARREST. ASK for your attorney or to talk to a court appointed attorney who can help get you out of jail and serve justice if there is a mistake made my the police. Your innocence will set you free.
10) STAY CALM! Your words and body language may indeed be a trigger for an agitated officer.
Well, folks, that's about all I have to say about this subject, for now. This has been the one and only Quiet Mouse. Be good to one another and be safe in your travels.
