Posted on Jul 26, 2015
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Sandra Bland was pulled over for failing to signal while changing lanes. Three days later she was found deceased in her cell. Could following any of the guidelines in this article have prevented this outcome?http://time.com/3968875/sanda-bland-pulled-over-by-a-cop/
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SFC Everett Oliver
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We have an area where the township is known to operate a speed trap, I don't normally worry about it because I have little reason to ever go through that township. About 4 months ago I was heading to the Hospital to visit with my wife who had been admitted for the third time in as many months. I wasn't watching the speed I was thinking about her as I went past the Officer at 53 in a 35.....
Of course as soon as he put his lights on I pulled over and before he was out of his car I had my license, insurance, registration, and CCL ready. I gave it all to him at once. and kept my hands on the wheel. He stood at my window and went through the paperwork, handed me back my CCL without any comment.
Kidded with me about being retired Army (He had done 4 years in the Navy) and he joked about my Dallas Cowboy magnet (In Ohio).
Staying courteous and not BSing the Officer I was on my way in less than 5 minutes with nothing but a warning.
That's all it takes, do what you are supposed to do without being a wise ass...
While this Officer may have been on a power trip the young lady wasn't exactly cooperating either...
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CW4 Brigade Maintenance Technician
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To be honest with you when I see a post on FB or from a digital news source, I just scroll on past it. I can't keep watching these videos. Nothing shocks me anymore.
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COL Vincent Stoneking
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Regarding #2, remember and use the phrase "I do not consent but will comply." If the stop is being recorded (or all parties are honest in their reporting of it), it will make clear that any search was NOT voluntary without you getting charged with resisting or "interfering" with law enforcement.
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SN Greg Wright
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COL Vincent Stoneking I had a cop once say "Please step out of the vehicle sir, so I can search it." Which I thought was pretty underhanded. My reply was "I'll step out, but you can't search the car."

Police are definitely not always on the up and up.
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