It should be noted that the majority of officers encountering a law-abiding citizen are going to react to them as pretty much any other human being would. (Although you do all-too-frequently have to consider the races of the people involved. Darker-complected people are going to have more potential problems with the police; even those who are not racists.)

While an ordinary citizen is within their rights not to talk to the police and usually should not talk any more than necessary, there’s nothing in that suggestion that requires being rude to officers. Treat them with the proper amount of respect (neither more nor less) and you should be fine with most officers during a routine traffic stop.

My car is fully outfitted, and when you tell a cop that pulls you over that he is being recorded and the evdence is secure in another site, that cop will learn some manners fast. If a cop thinks that you are wanting him to screw up so you can embarrass and sue him, he will flee to easier pickings.

Show NO fear, NO intimidaton, no hint that they are in charge..YOU are in charge of every encounter with the cops. Never answer ANY questions…simply ask if you are free to leave or if you are being detained…then note the time and begin writing down all details..the cops names, the time pulled…how long kept waiting, etc. Never respond to ANY questions: you have a right to remain silent and that is before anything happens. NO COP can demand legally that you speak to them or answer anything.

Let them know that you are serious about your rights and willing to make them pay if they cross the line one iota. Silence is golden; if a cop sees he cannot question you, cannot get consent and cannot get a rise out of you, they will KNOW that you are more trouble than you are worth…then they go away.

Mark