How To Handle A Bad Cop Interaction

 

YouTube personality Rob Ferretti has decided to make a video dedicated to a shamefully relevant subject in our nation right now: how to not get beaten or shot by the cops. While that may pertain to a few comparatively isolated but highly publicized events that have escalated tensions from coast to coast, there are countless police interactions daily that can go smoothly or end badly.

While there are certainly people out there who seem dead set on arguing Ferretti’s first point, by simply doing as you’re told, you can almost certainly ensure every interaction with the police will go reasonably smooth. One thing many people seem to forget is that the officer is simply doing his job. If you feel he’s in the wrong, arguing with him is not going to help in any way. He’s interpreted the situation and deemed you a criminal. You argue that in court, not standing on the sidewalk or while seated in your car. Take it to court and argue there, not with the officer.

Keeping your attitude in check, regardless of how ridiculous you think it is that you’ve been pulled over or detained, will help tremendously as well. Again, the officer has already determined you’ve broken the law, so being hateful or sarcastic with him isn’t going to help your cause at all. Keep it in check and get through the situation as quickly as possible and you’ll be on your way in no time.

The main things to keep in mind are to just stay calm and know that you aren’t going to change the officer’s mind, so plan on fighting any battles you need to fight in court, not on the side of the road. This is pretty sound advice from a guy who has been pulled over far more times than most of us will ever be.