Just to further the point, I remember several decades ago when I was a young kid, my ultra conservative dad told me that I should NEVER contact or approach police unless I had to; only if there was an emergency should I try to get ahold of them, otherwise they were to be cautiously avoided. I am white and come from a fairly comfortable family.
I have a few attorneys in my family and they always told me the same thing. Never say anything more than you have to, yes or no, and if you're in trouble shut up and ask for a lawyer. Recently one of these lawyers asked why I hate cops so much and I'm like 'Because of you! You told me to be this way!'
It truly does highlight how broken things are.
Just to further the point, I remember several decades ago when I was a young kid, my ultra conservative dad told me that I should NEVER contact or approach police unless I had to; only if there was an emergency should I try to get ahold of them, otherwise they were to be cautiously avoided. I am white and come from a fairly comfortable family.
I have a few attorneys in my family and they always told me the same thing. Never say anything more than you have to, yes or no, and if you're in trouble shut up and ask for a lawyer. Recently one of these lawyers asked why I hate cops so much and I'm like 'Because of you! You told me to be this way!'