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What To Do If you Are Under Arrest
By Robert Davis

Hello, it's me again, the revealer of police tactics and procedures. In this article we will explore this serious event. I hope that none of my readers are arrested, but if you are, here are a few good tips. Matter of fact, here is my best tip. First, SHUT YOUR MOUTH! Once you are advised that you are placed under arrest, there is no need to say anything. Matter of fact, you could get yourself in deeper trouble. At this point, the officer is no longer an advocate for you. In fact, no one in the system will attempt to advocate your case. The ONLY person that is your advocate at this point is your attorney.

Oftentimes, while I'm looking at television shows ( like cops, cold case files, etc ), I become so upset with people talking to much as they are arrested. Just inform the police that you do not wish to speak, and that you wish to see your attorney. If they persist, keep repeating this. In fact, if questioned by an officer for any reason, you need to quickly assess if the officers' questioning is leaning towards implicating you, or a prelude to an arrest. Read that statement again! In fact, many people ask me for tips, and I insist that they commit to an exercise. What's the exercise? Pretend before you are arrested, while you are free, how and what you will do if arrested. Of course, I'm not telling some person to commit a crime, or even suggesting that you ever might be arrested, I just saying prepare yourself just as you would prepare for any horrible event.

We purchase automobile, death, disability, and many other insurances in life all the time. So prepare to " purchase " insurance on an arrest! Besides, thats another threat to your well being. Sit down and think about it for a few minutes. Matter of fact, I suggest that every time you see an officer giving a citation to some person, think about this exercise for a minute or two. I not suggesting that you think about this all the time, just occasionally. Read my book called COP OUT, it might be helpful.

Don't speed, don't commit crimes, and arrive home safe.

Robert L. Davis has just released a book called COP OUT. His mission is to expose rogue police officers, by revealing unfair and illegal tactics. His articles and his book respects honorable and lawful police officers. He readily admits that over 20 years ago, he was once a rogue cop. His mission is to help his fellow humans.

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