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Join us for an engaging and informative podcast with Michael Bushnell and KCPD Officer Sutton Smith. Officer Smith will delve into the critical role of the Youth Services Division, D.A.R.E, and First Impact Teen Driver Training. Officer Smith will take us on a journey through the initiatives and programs aimed at supporting and educating our youth. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how the Kansas City Police Department is making a difference in the lives of young people, one program at a time.

On this episode of “Ima Shut Up!” Our host rants about a bs ticket to the significance of leap years * F*** Officer Smith * Why is Tyson vs. Paul happening * Uber stories * George Foreman is a wild boy * Narcissist vs. Manipulator * God Parent Games * Top 5 white songs black people love * Significance of leap year * Top and Bottom of the Week * Fan questions Song of the day: Ice - HeIsMellowD Follow the pod on all socials @imashutp.pod Follow the host on all socials @heismellowd Make sure you like share comment subscribe all that good stuff so this podcast can grow!

Killed Protecting a Child, Police Officer Jillian Michelle Smith. Special Episode. Jillian Michelle Smith served as a Police Officer with the Arlington Police Department in Texas. Tragically, on December 28, 2010, she was killed while at a domestic dispute call. The Arlington Police Department disclosed that Officer Jillian Michelle Smith, 24 years old at the time, was shot and killed on the evening of Tuesday, December 28, 2010. She was attempting to protect an 11-year-old child during a triple shooting incident at the Arbrook Park Apartment Complex. The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m., following a domestic assault call. She was struck by a bullet and succumbed to her injuries. Subsequently, Nettles shot Carter, his ex-girlfriend, in a bedroom, while the 11-year-old child managed to escape to a neighboring apartment unit. Killed Protecting a Child. Despite being a rookie with the Arlington Police Department, Officer Jillian Michelle Smith displayed bravery and dedication to her duty when she was Killed Protecting a Child. Officer Smith completed her training at the Arlington Police Academy in February of that year and had just finished her field training on December 13, a mere 15 days before the tragic incident. This is a special episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast, introducing you to the True Crime Fighter's Podcast. We will return to new episodes of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast in a few days. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@letradio.com. Get the latest news articles, without all the bias and spin, from the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast on the Newsbreak app, which is free. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Be sure to check out our website. Background song for the True Crime Fighter's Podcast by Lobo Loco - Brain - Instrumental. Killed Protecting a Child, Police Officer Jillian Michelle Smith. Special Episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police Officer Jillian Michelle Smith - Killed Protecting an 11-year-old. Jillian Michelle Smith served as a Police Officer with the Arlington Police Department in Texas. Tragically, on December 28, 2010, she was killed while at a domestic dispute call. The Arlington Police Department disclosed that Officer Jillian Michelle Smith, 24 years old at the time, was shot and killed on the evening of Tuesday, December 28, 2010. She was attempting to protect an 11-year-old child during a triple shooting incident at the Arbrook Park Apartment Complex. The shooting occurred around 7:30 p.m., following a domestic assault call. She was struck by a bullet and succumbed to her injuries. Subsequently, Nettles shot Carter, his ex-girlfriend, in a bedroom, while the 11-year-old child managed to escape to a neighboring apartment unit. Despite being a rookie with the Arlington Police Department, Officer Jillian Michelle Smith displayed bravery and dedication to her duty. Officer Smith completed her training at the Arlington Police Academy in February of that year and had just finished her field training on December 13, a mere 15 days before the tragic incident. In the Clubhouse: Drop In Audio Chat app look for and follow John J. Wiley @LetRadioShow. Background song by Lobo Loco - Brain - Instrumental.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If a federal agent violates a citizen's constitutional rights, does a justiciable cause of action arise? If yes, do federal courts have the power to award damages for constitutional violations? These questions have been considered by the U.S. Supreme Court in cases like Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents of Federal Bureau of Narcotics (1971) and Egbert v. Boule (2022). Three state supreme courts have recently issued competing decisions on whether similar separation of powers concerns arise when state courts recognize rights under state constitutions.Burnett v. Smith, issued on May 5, 2023, was the latest of these three decisions. The case arose after the plaintiff, garbage truck driver Cory Burnett, was pulled over by Iowa Department of Transportation Officer Philip Smith for a cracked windshield. Burnett was eventually arrested by Officer Smith for interference with official acts (Iowa Code §719.1). The charges were ultimately dismissed following a trial. Later, Burnett sued Officer Smith for, among other things, an unreasonable seizure directly under the Iowa Constitution. On appeal, the Supreme Court of Iowa unanimously affirmed the district court's judgment against Burnett and, in the process, held that courts in Iowa cannot imply remedies directly under the Iowa constitution, overruling Godfrey v. State (898 N.W.2d, 2017).In alignment with recent federal precedent, the court held that letting plaintiffs bring constitutional claims without the Iowa legislature first authorizing them “undermined the established allocation of responsibility between the legislative and the judicial branches of government.” This holding is at odds with decisions in Michigan (Bauserman v. Unemployment Insurance Agency) and Nevada (Mack v. Williams) where plaintiffs are allowed to sue without a legislative cause of action, provided certain conditions are met. Are state courts allowed to recognize remedies directly under their state constitutions? Or are they similarly constrained by separation of powers? Please join us as Anya Bidwell and Erin Hawley consider these questions and more.

Locally, The Watauga Democrat reports the Watauga County Public Library is hosting its holiday used book sale today and tomorrow. Items for sale include gently used books, CD's, DVD's, puzzles, and games. Prices range from 25 cents to two dollars. Holiday gift baskets will also be available. Proceeds from the event benefit the library. Admission is free. You can stop by today between one and seven p.m. or tomorrow between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Around the state, investigation continues after a person was found seriously injured on Liberty Street in Ramseur, according to FOX8 WGHP. Ramseur is located west of Asheboro in Randolph County. On Nov. 21, Ramseur Police Department responded to a seriously injured person found in the roadway. Police say they've exhausted all leads about what may have happened to the person. Anyone with information is asked to call Captain Jessup or Officer Smith at 3-3-6-8-2-4-86-63. You can also submit information through Randolph County Crime Stoppers. Nationally, NPR reports tornadoes shred through parts of Mississippi and Alabama earlier this week leaving extensive damage and two people dead. The National Weather Service warned that strong twisters capable of destroying communities over long distances were possible as a strong front moved eastward from Texas. Significant tornado damage was evident in the Flatwood community north of Montgomery, Alabama. Two people were killed after a tree struck their home. In Caledonia, Mississippi images of the wreckage showed a grocery store damaged and a fire station shredded. All this comes during the Deep South's severe weather season that runs November through December. This afternoon's weather report is brought to you by booneweather.com. Expect cool temperatures with increasing clouds for your Friday afternoon. High temperatures will top out around 48 degrees, before falling back to 40 degrees overnight.

It was another domestic call, and officer Patti Smith was headed to the incident on her own. Domestic disturbances can turn ugly pretty quick, and she was the closest unit responding. That would mean she alone would deal with whatever was happening by herself before any back up arrived. As she stepped out of her squad car she saw what looked like a couple, standing few feet apart, screaming mostly obscenities at each other. A crowd had gathered, some young guy was shooting the next YouTube viral phone cam video, and things looked to go south really fast if she didn't gain control of the situation right away. Just as soon as her foot hit the hot blacktop some presumably engaged onlooker yelled, “Hey lady cop, why don't you jump back in your car, do us favor, and go do a donut run. We got this!” Officer Smith knew at once she was being challenged, and dismissed before she could even get started. With big smile she looked straight at the large man and said, “Just ate half a box, my personal trainer is going to kill me during my session, you know how leg days are. I'll be lucky to keep anything down without puking my guts out tomorrow.” The heckler was immediately DEFLECTED, the crowd, including the couple went silent, and someone chuckled. “Now I'm going to need y'all to take about 10 steps back to that curb while we get this sorted out…Thank you.” Immediately, her DEFLECTION turned into a direct, and powerful request, as she took control. In self-defense we DEFLECT kicks, punches, pushes and grabs. The science behind a deflection is asymmetrical triangulation, resulting in non-linear interaction. Officer Smith was out numbered, and force was directed at her through a direct challenge to her authority, and her ability to take control. Her verbal self defense training kicked in and she DEFLECTED Direct confrontation in self-defense, team interaction, or an angry teenager's exchange almost always ends badly. This is due to the fact that either one gets pummeled into submission, gives up and “looses face,” or both parties receive damage and nothing is resolved. Who wins in a fight? No one. That's why asymmetrical DEFLECTION is a great place to start when attacked head on. So consider DEFECTION when you are confronted first. The damage will almost always be lessened without a fight, life will most likely be saved, the relationship will probably improve, a fight is less likely, and most importantly you may survive… #lifedefense #deflect #allenhughes Photo by ANTONI SHKRABA: https://www.pexels.com/photo/stationery-on-a-desk-in-an-office-and-woman-expressing-frustration-at-a-meeting-with-team-6632536/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allen-hughes/message

In the seventh episode of Season 2 for Aftermath Philadelphia, Captain Gillespie sits down with Philadelphia Police Officer Courtney Smith. P/O Smith is currently assigned to the department's Recruitment Unit and was formally an officer in the 16th District in West Philadelphia. In this conversation Capt. Gillespie and Officer Smith discuss her path from growing up in West Philly to becoming a Prison Guard and ultimately joining the Philadelphia Police Department. They discuss the importance of Police/Community Meetings and the importance of true connections. P/O Smith discusses how getting out of a patrol car to talk to just one person can break down barriers between the police and community. They further discuss the logistics of getting a community event off and running and should Police be involved in social programs such as "Hair Cuts for the Homeless". This episode gives the listener an insight to duties and actions that one may not think police are involved in.

Julienne Smith returns after her recent promotion to Chief Development Officer for IHG Americas. We get to hear about the exciting things coming down the pipeline for the company.

Amanda Pierce died under extremely suspicious circumstances on May 14, 2015. Her abusive boyfriend, Brayan Espana, claims he came home to find Amanda had hanged herself. But is this the truth? In part three, I’ll point out some odd statements that Brayan made to Kimberly on the recording at the hospital, one of the false statements on the report the detective filled out, why Brayan wasn’t arrested on the scene even though he had outstanding warrants and other issues with this case. There are e-mails from Kimberly and her husband to the detective in this episode, as well as a recording of a meeting Kimberly and her husband had with Detective Jones and Officer Smith.Like and Follow Kimberly’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Justice.4.Kims.Sis/Podcast Promo: Anomalous FascinationThere is something you can do to help. You can call or email the following people and ask for Amanda Pierce’s case to be reopened and reinvestigated. Grayson County District Attorney, Brett Smith: (903) 813-4361WRITE BRETT SMITH: smithb@co.grayson.tx.usTexas State Attorney General, Ken Paxton info:MAIN SWITCHBOARD (512) 463-2100EMAIL FORM: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/contact-us-online-formCRIME VICTIM STAFF (800) 983-9933 or (512) 936-1200WRITE THE CRIME VICTIM STAFF: https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/crime-victims/crime-victim-services-contact-usTexas House Representative, Reggie Smith: (512) 463-0297WRITE TO REGGIE SMITH: reggie@reggiesmithfortexashouse.comHonorable Pat Fallon: (903) 820-5170WRITE PAT FALLON: https://fallon.house.gov/contactGrayson County Police Department: (903) 813-4200SHERIFF TOM WATT: wattt@co.grayson.tx.us

Dr. Wyndham and ACSC Resource Officer and Diversity Trainer Terance Smith have a discussion about cultural competence. Learn more about the work ACSC is doing to engage educators and students in these important conversations. Don't miss Officer Smith's story about a Law Enforcement Officer who influenced him when he was young.

Thanks for tuning in Lead Heads! On this episode our special guest is Social Media Comedian COP, Officer Smith. Officer Smith is the alternate persona of real life Ohio Deputy Sheriff, Rick Smith. We get to know the real Rick Smith. Lefty and Rick talk about everything from the “no win” position our police officers are being put into today by the political powers, to the best flavor of Kill Cliff to mix … Continue reading "Talking Lead 381 – Officer Smith: Real COP Real Funny!"

https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/TLP_381_OFFICER_SMITH_2.mp3 Thanks for tuning in Lead Heads! On this episode our special guest is Social Media Comedian COP, Officer Smith. Officer Smith is the alternate persona of real life Ohio Deputy Sherriff, Rick Smith. We get to know the real Rick Smith. Lefty and Rick talk about everything from the "no win" position our police officers are being put into today by the political powers, to the best flavor of Kill Cliff to mix your Vodka with, to Eddie Murphy & Dennis Miller, to his family life. We read the hard hitting questions you, the listener, posted on our social media posts for Officer Smith and get his unfiltered answers. "Leaducating The Unleaducated" since 2012 Officer Smith on Talking Lead Officer Smith on Talking Lead Officer Smith on Talking Lead

This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Detective Darrius DeBarros *** Call into the Ten Eight Podcast: ‪(352) 610-1692‬*** On today's episode, I am joined by the very funny Officer Smith of social media notoriety. If you have never checked out his content you're really missing out but this episode will be a fun introduction. Wrapped in a suit of armor made out of witt and sarcasm, Officer Smith and I discuss policing, being a police officer on social media, dispatchers and the importance of family. I also discuss wrapping up 2020. as well as a very important code four check. Please listen through the whole episode for the full message. Thanks again for all your support! Be safe! Music: Big D And the Kids Table - You're Me Now The Front Bottoms - Everyone But You Shinedown - Asking For It Less Than Jake - The New Auld Lang Syne Motion City Soundtrack - Together We'll Ring In The New Year --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teneightpodcast/support

Today we celebrate Veterans Day. It is a day we honor all men and women who served and continue to serve our great nation. I am honored to have Officer Smith of the U.S. Air Force join us on the podcast as he discusses his love of country, his desire to protect our freedoms, and his great faith. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dan-jason-ef3/message

I had the pleasure of interviewing Deputy Rick Smith better known online as his alter ego "Officer Smith" of the Meigs County (OH) Sheriff Department. Officer Smith has become a internet sensation and influencer because of the hilarious skits and videos he post on social media. Officer Smith has over 72,000 followers on Instagram, Over 500,000 on Facebook, over 10,000 on TikTok and 5,000 on Twitter. During our conversation Deputy Smith talks about his children, his ex-wives and how he hopes to close the gap between law enforcement and those who do not currently support those in the profession. Follow Officer Smith: https://www.instagram.com/officersmith1/ (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/tryingtotakemyjesus (Facebook) https://twitter.com/OfficerSmith2 (Twitter) https://www.tiktok.com/@officersmith_1 (TikTok)

Welcome to another episode of the Zay Something Podcast! ZAY & JUMA ARE BACK!! This week Zay returns and reunites with Juma as they tackle some pressing topics this week. We talk about the Avengers Endgame briefly (NO SPOILERS) and discuss our desired superpowers. Later we discuss Kanye West

Jill Smith is a police officer with the Irving Police Department in Irving, Texas.  She has served for 22 years and has a Master Peace Officers certification.  She is a certified Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Instructor, and a Rape Aggression Defense Advanced Instructor through RAD-Systems.com.  Officer Smith has also served as a police investigator working on juvenile crime, missing persons, child physical and sexual abuse, and domestic violence.  She has taught women’s self-defense for five years.   jsmith@cityofirving.org 

The following nomination letter was written by Steve Adams, Spanish Fork City Chief of Police: First use of Narcan by Officers of the Spanish Fork Police Department: Spanish Fork Police Officers were recently issued NARCAN an opioid reversal drug to be used on victims overdosing on an opioid such as heroin or synthetic drug. They had been caring NARCAN for two weeks when they had their first opportunity to use the life saving drug. On 05/25/16 at 2217 hours officers Dallas Smith and Cory Lewis responded to a home in Spanish Fork on a report of an overdose. Upon arrival the patient was found to be in cardiac arrest. . Officer Smith performed chest compressions while Officer Lewis provided air. While performing CPR, questions were asked of those present in an effort to determine why the patient was in cardiac arrest. In plain view officers observed heroin and other drug paraphernalia related to its use. Because of the evidence in plain view and information from those present Officers choose to administer Narcan. The first dose of Narcan was administrated without success of reviving the patient. Officers continued CPR and gave a second dose of Narcan. A short time later the patient began to have a heartbeat, breath on his own and was even communicating. His life was saved! Officers Smith and Lewis are truly here to "Protect and Serve". Among many other things they have taken the time to be educated and be skilled in CPR and the use of Narcan. Because of their response and skills used this patient will have another day to change the path and direction of his life. He has been given a second chance that many others have not afforded that find themselves in this same position. http://www.ksl.com/?nid=462&sid=41502048&title=officer-dallas-smith--officer-cory-lewis-spanish-fork-police-department

Alfred Rubin Thompson Alfred Rubin Thompson is an up and coming triple-threat, specializing in acting, voiceover and producer. A.R.T. trademark deep baritone voice and tall stature grabs his fan’s attention both on and off the screen. A.R.T. Co-Starred in ABC’s Emmy award winning comedy “Modern Family” along with actor Ed O’Neil. Alfred is in a highly anticipated new television comedy “Marry Me” on NBC (2015). A.R.T. plays supporting character “Officer Smith” in feature film called “DESERTED” set to release this summer (2016) Along with a film called CODE 8 starring Sung Kang from (Fast & Furious Franchise) releasing later this year (2016). A.R.T. recurring role as “Tyson” in “Sons of Anarchy” on FX Networks and Co-Star in CBS Network comedy How I Met Your Mother. He made his big screen debut in the HBO movie Hemingway & Gellhorn starring Hollywood heavyweights, Nicole Kidman, Clive Owen, Robert Duvall, Parker Posey, and Tony Shalloub. He plays the character “Skinner” who’s a supporting character in the film. Since Hemingway & Gellhorn release it has gained 16 Emmy Nomination’s. A.R.T. plays a supporting role in the feature film “The Whaley Haunted House” Alfred Rubin Thompson takes on the role in “JUSTIFIED” where he plays the character “Jennings” on FX Networks. Alfred Rubin Thompson plays a supporting role in the feature film “ABSTRACTION”. Alfred takes on the role as music producer (Oakland Nate) in the drama action feature film “DECISIONS”. This actor delivers a new presence on the screen with his voice and demanding presence as a drama actor. Alfred Rubin Thompson turned his career into a multitalented arena as an actor and voice-over actor. A.R.T. had a comedy role co-starring with Will Ferrell in the NBC Networks hit television show “The Office”. This actor is full of energy that electrifies the scene when acting with a voice some say is similar to the great James Earl Jones. Alfred Rubin Thompson is a unique actor with his diverse make-up of Drama, Comedy, and Thriller suspense acting techniques. The actor’s unique cultural diversity pushes acting to a new level, as actors seek out ways to create a more diversified characters to enhance their talent A.R.T. brings a challenge to the character to bring him more to life for you to understand his personality. A.R.T., whose origins are rooted in Hollis Queens, NY, shares the creative spotlight with other Hollis Queens talents notables such as Russell Simmons a business marketing mogul.

Alfred Rubin Thompson Alfred Rubin Thompson is an up and coming triple-threat, specializing in acting, voiceover and producer. A.R.T. trademark deep baritone voice and tall stature grabs his fan’s attention both on and off the screen. A.R.T. Co-Starred in ABC’s Emmy award winning comedy “Modern Family” along with actor Ed O’Neil. Alfred is in a highly anticipated new television comedy “Marry Me” on NBC (2015). A.R.T. plays supporting character “Officer Smith” in feature film called “DESERTED” set to release this summer (2016) Along with a film called CODE 8 starring Sung Kang from (Fast & Furious Franchise) releasing later this year (2016). A.R.T. recurring role as “Tyson” in “Sons of Anarchy” on FX Networks and Co-Star in CBS Network comedy How I Met Your Mother. He made his big screen debut in the HBO movie Hemingway & Gellhorn starring Hollywood heavyweights, Nicole Kidman, Clive Owen, Robert Duvall, Parker Posey, and Tony Shalloub. He plays the character “Skinner” who’s a supporting character in the film. Since Hemingway & Gellhorn release it has gained 16 Emmy Nomination’s. A.R.T. plays a supporting role in the feature film “The Whaley Haunted House” Alfred Rubin Thompson takes on the role in “JUSTIFIED” where he plays the character “Jennings” on FX Networks. Alfred Rubin Thompson plays a supporting role in the feature film “ABSTRACTION”. Alfred takes on the role as music producer (Oakland Nate) in the drama action feature film “DECISIONS”. This actor delivers a new presence on the screen with his voice and demanding presence as a drama actor. Alfred Rubin Thompson turned his career into a multitalented arena as an actor and voice-over actor. A.R.T. had a comedy role co-starring with Will Ferrell in the NBC Networks hit television show “The Office”. This actor is full of energy that electrifies the scene when acting with a voice some say is similar to the great James Earl Jones. Alfred Rubin Thompson is a unique actor with his diverse make-up of Drama, Comedy, and Thriller suspense acting techniques. The actor’s unique cultural diversity pushes acting to a new level, as actors seek out ways to create a more diversified characters to enhance their talent A.R.T. brings a challenge to the character to bring him more to life for you to understand his personality. A.R.T., whose origins are rooted in Hollis Queens, NY, shares the creative spotlight with other Hollis Queens talents notables such as Russell Simmons a business marketing mogul.

Brad Post: You’re listening to Your Best Defense Podcast. We are speaking to Oklahoma City Criminal Defense Attorney Jacquelyn Ford. Jacqui, how are you?   Jacquelyn Ford: I’m doing well. Thank you.   BP: Good. Well, we’re just going to jump right in because it’s going to be an interesting podcast. Let’s talk about when you have a typical interaction with police. Basically, how to not get arrested. Let’s talk a little about that.     JF: Fair enough. I think the best way to avoid being arrested, clearly, is to not engage in criminal activity. But second, I advise people to avoid contact with law enforcement officers as much as possible. You can’t get arrested if you’re not in their presence, right? And you can’t get arrested if they’re not coming for you. Unfortunately, we live in a world, I think, that is different than where we lived even when I was growing up. This isn’t Mayberry anymore, and law enforcement’s position is no longer to protect and serve the public. I know that. I’ve cross-examined them. They have testified to this under oath. Their mission as today’s modern-day police is criminal law enforcement, not protecting and serving the community. So when you have that in mind, you need to understand that they are not necessarily your friends, and calling them and inviting them into your life may result in a less than pleasant experience. A lot of times the police get called because there’s some sort of domestic situation, and you and your old lady are fighting or he’s being a jerk, and she’s being crazy, and somebody wants somebody to leave. The fight escalates, and somebody eventually calls the police. Well, if you’re not in fear of imminent bodily harm or danger, there are probably bad things that are going to happen based on that phone call. A domestic situation has arisen; law enforcement is on their way. They are on their way armed and ready to defuse a highly stressful situation, which puts them at great stress, too. It increases their alertness, and they are there, you would hope, to just help you defuse. But more than likely, someone is going to get arrested. So how do you not get arrested? Don’t call the police on yourself. Don’t call the police on your loved ones because you’re mad and want to teach them a lesson. You should really reserve calling law enforcement into your life when it’s the last option, when you can’t resolve it in any other way. So I think our problem in this country right now is that we don’t know our neighbors, we don’t know our law enforcement officers. We don’t get to interact with them all the time, so they’re not your friends. They used to be, but now they’re not. They are here to arrest and put bad people in jail. When you know that’s their mindset, and that they approach every single interaction with you ready and prepared to kill you if necessary, then maybe think twice about inviting them in unnecessarily. Does that make sense?       BP: It does. Let’s talk about a typical traffic stop. You get pulled over. The police come (hopefully you have your seatbelt on), and you’re in an area where they can come directly to your car. What are some ways to respond in that type of situation?       JF: I advise everybody to handle law enforcement officers with respect. They are not approaching that car expecting to encounter a good, law-abiding citizen. For whatever reason, in their training (and I know this from their own words and from speaking to their training officers), they are approaching a normal traffic stop assuming you are a bad person and their life is in danger. Now, I don’t like to function under fear. We know what happens to our bodies when we’re in fear; we have two options, fight or flight, and let me tell you something. You can’t flee the police during a traffic stop because that will make it worse, and you also can’t fight the police officers in a traffic stop. So we need to make sure that we’re not functioning from a place of fear, number one. Number two, answer only the questions that are asked of you, and don’t try to explain anything. You have to be kind of careful of some of the questions they are asking, because their questions are designed to be very conversational, but what they’re doing is seeking probable cause. They’re asking you questions to determine whether or not they believe you’re up to good or no good.       BP: And these are kind of cop tricks, right? Them interviewing and asking questions?       JF: Right. And this is how they’re trained, and it’s been accepted by most courts most often. So when you know that cops are allowed to lie to you—and they are allowed to lie directly to your face—and nobody is going to do anything about that for you, then you now have to be suspect about some of the things that law enforcement is saying to you. They are not usually there to help you out of a bad situation, right? They have you pulled over, you’ve already violated the law in their eyes. Their goal now is to get into the car, search the car, see if there’s more criminal activity going on, ask you a battery of questions, ask your passengers a battery of questions. My advice to clients is this: if you’ve been pulled over on a traffic stop, treat the officer with respect. He hasn’t done anything to you to earn anything other than respect. And he may or may not be respectful for you in return. That doesn’t matter; we can’t control that. So you provide your driver’s license and insurance verification. As the follow-up questions start coming in, I often tell my clients to politely refuse to answer those questions. Where I am going and where I’ve been aren’t relevant to whether or not I’ve been speeding. Those questions are designed to ask me and my passenger what’s going on because, in their training and experience, those answers not matching up give them what they believe to be probable cause. This starts working toward probable cause to search your car, search you, and eventually arrest you. So these questions are not necessary for the purpose of their traffic stop. I advise my clients to politely say, “I’ve given you my license and registration. Is there anything you need from me to complete this traffic stop?” Now, depending on the temperature of our officer, that’s either going to be received well or not well. We have business cards in our office we’ve printed out based on Supreme Court cases and cases dealing with answering law enforcement questions. A lot of times clients get frustrated because they say, “Oh, I wasn’t read the Miranda.” Well, your Miranda Rights are only applicable if you are in custody and being interrogated. So they don’t have to read you Miranda Rights to ask where you’re going, where you’ve been, or your travel plans. What I tell my clients to do—and it’s on the business cards. I’ll just read it to you. It’s on the back of the card we provide clients in the office. It says, “On the advice of my attorney, I respectfully decline to answer on the basis of the Fifth Amendment, which according to the United States Supreme Court, protects everyone, even innocent people, from the need to answer questions if the truth might be used to create the misleading perception that they were somehow involved in a crime that they did not commit.” Is this going to be well-received? I guess it just depends on the police officer. The police officers who aren’t going to like the tone of this podcast are the police officers who won’t like the tone of that response. But always keep your own personal cool. You can’t help escalate the situation. We’ve seen it on videos and the CopBlock of how these people are trying to avoid answering questions at DUI checkpoints. The fact of the matter is, you have the right to refuse to answer those questions. If they want to arrest you, you have the right to refuse to answer questions then, too. If it’s going to get worse before it gets better anyway, then stop talking. That’s a huge problem that people have. You have a very important Fifth Amendment right to remain silent. It’s in the United States Constitution—in the Bill of Rights. And it’s there because it’s a very important right. Exercise it! The less you say, the less information you can give them to either rightfully or wrongfully believe that criminal activity is afoot. So I tell my clients to be respectful, answer the limited number of questions regarding your driver’s license and insurance. The rest of it, you really just need to keep your mouth shut. “Officer, I’d like to not answer those questions at this time. Is there anything you need from me for the purposes of this traffic stop?       BP: Usually are they required to tell you what they pulled you over for?       JF: Yes, I think most police officers know they have to tell you—they’re going to have to tell somebody why they pulled you over. It’s going to be in the PC affidavit at some point. So yeah, they should tell you why they pulled you over. Often they like to ask questions like, “Do you know why I pulled you over?” That’s a tricky one. I’m asked that question—I have a lead foot and tend to get pulled over a lot—and sometimes, I say, “Yes, Officer Smith. I was speeding. I apologize.” But I feel very comfortable interacting with law enforcement, and I also understand that me acknowledging the fact that I was speeding is probably going to help me move the situation along. Sometimes maybe I don’t know why I got pulled over, or sometimes I think it was speeding but I’m not sure, so sometimes I say, “No, Officer. Why did I get pulled over?” because maybe he pulled me over for something besides speeding and now I’ve just ponied up to another crime and I’m not taking my own personal advice. So do as I say and not as I do. But I don’t like answering the question “Do you know why I pulled you over?” because the much more appropriate thing is the officer telling you why he or she pulled you over.       BP:  When do you consent to a search if they want to search your car?       JF: My advice is always don’t consent ever. People ask me why, and because unless nobody else has been in your car for the entire time you’ve owned it, then you probably don’t know everything that’s in your car. And law enforcement doesn’t ask for your permission unless they need it. They don’t have a right to search your car without a warrant first or your consent. They must be able to, in the future in legal documents, articulate reasonable facts that gave them a reason to believe that criminal activity was afoot before they searched that car. That right is so important. Why just give it away? That’s my position on consent: why just give it away if people literally have lost their lives defending it? So, I generally advise not to consent to a search. Sometimes, if you know the dog’s coming anyway and you know you’re about to get busted anyway, people wonder what to do. If it’s going to happen, let it happen. Don’t let your own words “put you in the pokey.” Don’t say, “Oh no, please, Officer. Don’t search. Here’s the marijuana in my console.” You’re hurting my ability to help you in the future. And law enforcement would disagree. They’ll say you’re cooperating and they’ll tell the DA. But that’s absolutely not true. I’ve represented well 5,000 criminal defendants, and not one district attorney has said, “You know, your client confessed and handed over the smoking gun, so we’re just going to let him slide on this one.” That’s a cop trick, the idea that they’re going to work with you on this one and make this better for you. They can, theoretically, by not arresting you, but what law enforcement officer do you think is going to not arrest you with the marijuana or the smoking gun in your car? So, my advice? Don’t consent. My advice with respect to making voluntary statements? Don’t do it.  If you’re going to make a statement to law enforcement and you don’t have a lawyer with you, you’re doing yourself an incredible disservice. Call me. I have taken my clients in and made statements before, but those are strategic, thoughtful, meaningful decisions that we made together, not in a fast environment, not on the fly. You have to have the advice of counsel, and you have to have somebody representing your interests when you’re talking to law enforcement, because they are not there to represent your interests. So you’re protecting your Fourth Amendment right by not consenting to a warrantless search. Good job. Protect your Fifth Amendment right by not saying anything that can be used against you because they will, if they can, use it against you. It’s not that it might be used, it’s that it can and will be used against you. And the third important right is your Sixth Amendment right to an attorney. That’s why you don’t talk without a lawyer, and it goes back to why do you hire a lawyers? Because we have these important rights that have to be protected against government intrusion. The Fourth, Fifth, and the Sixth Amendments specifically apply to all of my clients, so you never want to waive any of them without the advice of counsel. You have the right to record law enforcement. I tell all of my clients to have a recording mechanism on their phone—and I don’t mean your phone’s recorder, because unfortunately, not all officers but some officers will take your phone and destroy that. So I advise my clients to put some sort of app on their phone (and there are plenty through the app store) that allow you to record law enforcement. That recording is sent via the Web to a streaming service, and it’s there if and when your phone gets “lost” or “broken” or “misplaced” in the evidence room. I believe that any law enforcement officer who’s doing his job and doing his job right would want that, too. I advocate very strongly for police cameras—body cams, dash cams, interior car cams—because it protects everybody. It’s not designed to punish the officer; it’s designed to protect the citizen accused.   BP: All right. You’ve been listening to Your Best Defense Podcast with Attorney Jacquelyn Ford, and you can see her website at www.fordlawokc.com.