How to Deal with Cops: Pilot Episode

I'm Steve Silverman, the founder and executive director of Flex Your Rights. This vlog is for our fans who want to become more intelligent know-your-rights advocates.
Here I'll address current events and try to answer any of your questions not fully covered in either "BUSTED: The Citizen's Guide to Surviving Police Encounters" or "10 Rules for Dealing with Police."
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[@Mortalcoil100]

I think what you're doing is really really awesome. Everyone needs to see your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@Propolandante]

I really like the videos on specific situations: what to do when you are pulled over, what to do when the cops come to your door during a party, stuff like that. Maybe more in-depth videos, or STATE-SPECIFIC videos would be really good. Also specific trick-questions like "Do you know how fast you were going" can have their own videos as well. I realize that a lot of these things you have done already, but maybe more specific or updated versions would really help get the message out.

[@IRONMANAustralia]

Like a cross between Judge Judy and Predator that: •Showcases good police conduct. •Gets actionable evidence of bad police conduct. •Trains citizens on how to deal with police in a variety of real life situations. •Trains cops - shows them contempt of cop is not a real crime. •Deterrent to police misconduct. Also would like to see a video on post-arrest "back at the station house" advice, since cops trick people out of their rights there too. "You don't really need a lawyer do you?"

[@effffffyou]

@heafy you can refuse any request an officer makes. if they command you, you have to listen. the difference between "can you roll down your window more?" and "roll down your window more" is a thin line but it's not illegal for you to refuse a request.

[@TheIegend27]

I would like it if you guys did a flex your rights for Canada. I feel it would help to address some confidence issues surrounding implementing your guide. Thanks, Shaun~

[@samsacre]

Keep calm and carry on! Those are words to live by! Cops can make a thousand mistakes, You can only make ONE! Be safe get the DVDs Know your rights!

[@Propolandante]

One other thing: talk about filming police officers, and the legalities around that. It has been a rising issue especially in the last year, and different states have different laws. When am I obstructing justice? What do I do if they tell me that I can record video, but not audio? Can the officer make me delete footage I have taken? Do I have to turn over my camera? Especially since everyone has camera-phones, I think a video outlining every detail of these laws would be awesome.

[@maskancan]

Thank you for the video busted. I am glad i get to give you my thanks in a way you will get them I do appreciate the fact that you took the time to put this together for the people. you are a gentleman and a scholar Sir. I do commend you.

[@Nolen87]

Super awesome to hear all this! I just watched your video the other week and already shown a bunch of friends. Keep it up guys!

[@superfisto]

Everyone has a camera, gopro, or videophone. Talk a little about that. State specifics might help. "In Ca, NY, and TX you have to do it this way. In TN, AK, etc you have to do it that way" Also, thanks! I'm an attorney and I've learned quite a bit from your videos.

[@curtmorehouse]

TheLegit42 - you can show your id if you want. It's not hard at all. Some people choose not to. That's what makes America great...the choices.

[@dap106]

thanks for the info!♥

[@edyersh]

I want to see the "making of" version of this video.

[@MistaDollaD]

@flexyourrights is there a place/website that puts out the ever changing laws ?

[@soloprowler]

i think you should just keep it honest. if the people portrayed are knowingly breaking the law and just trying to find ways out of the consequences then i really think that will reflect negatively towards your... goal. i think you are all doing an excellent job as is but you have given me something to think about.

[@theemperor0]

I'd like to see some videos on what you should say to police to notify them you are lawfully carrying concealed and the results of doing so.

[@amandaaaaajane1089]

I bet the 6 a**holes who disliked this video were cops lol

[@18wheeler76]

please make a video on your rights when filming or vidoe taping or recording police.....thanks

[@248Samson]

love podcasts

[@Propolandante]

@MrJR0986 and that's how it should be. there are some states that consider recording audio as "wiretapping", and there are certain laws about filming in public vs private. I think a lot of enthusiastic rebels like to get in the cop's face with a camera, and scream "police brutality" when they get put in their place. However, there are still many respectful adults who film and get poor treatment as well. A video - or video series (it is pretty complicated) - outlining this is really necessary

[@CryptoKingMachine]

I would like to see how to deal with cops harssmenting citzens that they stop each and everyday and how to handle it, theres alot of people that gets harssment everyday please could you make a segment on that?

[@heafy]

What happens if a cop tells me to sit down? Or any other request like that? Like, can you roll your window down farther, can you sit down on the sidewalk, get back into your vehicle?

[@Necropheliac]

sounds eerily realistic

[@IRONMANAustralia]

Hey Steve, fan of your work. Have you guys ever considered some kind of reality show? Like set up candid cameras in a situation where one of your guys is not actually doing anything wrong but likely to be approached by police. Then have him react like a normal person might. Not actually resist arrest or anything but act slightly annoyed and be a little more provocative than in your other videos. Then if the cops overreact you pop out of the bushes an tell them to, "have a seat over there".

[@crazyknight2008]

police here in australia hate it when you record them, i can go into 2 certain details when they have approached me (even when im in my own yard,filming them from over 80 feet away !!!) they complain "how would you like it if you were being filmed for doing nothing wrong" i replied " i do get filmed all the time for doing nothing wrong along with thousands of other people evveryday from our CCTV cameras in my towns main street" :)

[@simahoyo]

How about a dealing with Seattle Police officers video? The rules are different here.

[@thetigani1]

Do a video about how if you have a small amount of drugs and you eat them. That it is NOT destruction of evidence. You hear people getting charges too often for 10 dollars worth of weed,coke, whatever. Just eat it as soon as the lights go on or when you get stopped. You won't die. Seriously. If you make a video about that that will help lots of people.

[@Propolandante]

@stevenp25100 While I agree that there is a lot of anti-cop sentiment out there, I think a lot of people don't know their legal rights. It is no lie that cops make use of that fact. Hell, they will tell you themselves. Cops have many tools at their disposal, and it's important people know what tools they have. Good cops, bad cops, it doesn't matter.

[@RiaRadioFMHD773]

In Japan there have been reports of convictions where the only evidence is a "forced" confession. The suspects sustain mysterious injury while in custody. This is similar to the "5th Amendment" in The United States. It would please me greatly if information about this comes to light. I feel the high conviction rate (99%) is misleading in this way. There is a 2 year time limit inacted which means the case must be closed in that time if a suspect is incarcerated. Please help.

[@macofdeath]

What about a video that outlines what could happen to me if I ask a cop like "hey do you smell bacon?" or "Hey cop, I'll give you this donut if you rip up that ticket for me."

[@bluebeard2]

You now have a global platform. What about other countries?

[@heartbreakdafi]

Wht if an officer search your car after you tell them no you don't consent to search.

[@lmlopethlml]

get your videos on Netflix Watch Instantly, so that people can find out about them through "Suggested for you"

[@indyfan22k]

No way I would Have Recognized you from that video.

[@Jedi-Nite]

About video or pictures, i man we have news reporters, and they still air it right? You tell them to stop they don't, but if you try to stop them they get you arrested,.. Point, if your out in public or in a public place, there us no privacy, film away,..

[@NwZ2]

@Fastgt2003 You're missing the point. The idea isn't that whites aren't harassed by the law, but that minorities are harassed at a much larger rate. This means there's still a chance to be unfairly harassed, but that chance is increased simply due to the color of your skin (or where you live, how you dress, your religion, etc).

[@heafy]

What if a cop asks for your name?

[@Jrunri]

@NukeMarine NO!!!! Don't attempt that without an attorney. You could end up incriminating yourself without knowing, or with an edited recording. It could end up just being your word versus the cops. I'm not a legal professional, but I'm just sayin'. ;)

[@RichoRosai]

Is that a wig? Looks good either way.

[@primaloutdoorz]

double cuff em, bust out the shackles.

[@johnpaulmarkes]

I am really the only one here who isn't from 9 years ago.

[@MrJR2309]

@Propolandante I thought the same shit as u. I live in Ottawa, Canada, and there is a video interview with our Police Chief (at the time, now a part of the Senate) - and he states (at least here) we can film any constable on patrol. Yet, theres another video of Ottawa police hassling somebody filming them...

[@Fastgt2003]

@NwZ2 Dude I'm on the other side ..Nice looking white Guy and I have had what you would say happen to the other race .My point is it's not only only color it happens to all due to over use of police Power No matter what! Can I say more to police then somebody on the other side ?Chances are Prob I'll agree with u but point is they give us just as much crap sometimes as everybody else I don't think people that are on the other side understand that..Point is Make it harder to be a Cop In AMERICA

[@wrathsX]

this video is about how this came to be not how to deal with..or at lest the first 3 mins are

[@DjSanth0s]

could you go deep on the differences between the US constitutional laws and the European.

[@NukeMarine]

I know rule number 1 is NEVER SPEAK TO POLICE!!! However, are there states where it's legal to ask and receive immunity to questions on the spot. Sure, you'll want a recording to prove you asked and the officer stated what you said would not be used against you, but should even that be attempted?

[@Makron5]

@TheUnmaskedMagician What they did wrong was fail to do anything and fail to actually Occupy Wallstreet.

[@sikkid74]

Here's a good one I had a run in wit a cop who pulled out in front of me at a stop sign when i had none. He waited till I was right at the intersection and then went causing me to swerve. I refused a breathalyzer cuz I had just left a business meeting where alcohol was served. Thing is this is a small white community, I'm not white, where racism is known and documented. What should I have done?

[@shinoobidan]

DFTBA! :D

[@thatsmyrail]

@KroolMachine That's pretty much bullshit. They tend to pull you over for the most nonsensical reasons.

[@odortiz]

how do you handle an unlawful arrest when you are the victim

[@anthonyclark8187]

silverman? like you played in saving silverman

[@Fastgt2003]

@heartbreakdafi they can always say they smell drugs ect and lie

[@edyersh]

This video is too meta for me.

[@Fastgt2003]

@NwZ2 Let me Tell you this ...I dress Nice and Have been harassed searched for 3 Hrs when I broke NOT one law !! This is due to wanna be cops aka Dep sheriff AND the chief not knowing what the Law's are ...I wish I had it On video for good reason.. What do you think about that???

[@Fastgt2003]

@18wheeler76 Each state isn't the same In IL you can be charged with a Felony same as messing with a Child SICK HUH?

[@justgoldy1982]

i really wish i could find someone to talk to about legal stuff in my area for free. I just got chewed out by this cop with a ridiculous god complex that just said some stuff that i question. Anyone got any ideas?

[@ZombieMasterEd25]

if you had a reality tv show on say tru tv i would watchsoo many things i could say but theres not enoigh room. ( cops goin thro a persons on person roperty without consent )

[@bigdaddyitalia22]

state law

[@ECTBWHO]

: )

[@morgenster4580]

@jeffpicks LOL

[@rldubya82]

lol

[@mundie33]

@stevenp25100 the law's the law

[@BagelTanker]

@JaysCrappySite 12 year old :3

[@rldubya82]

Says the YT fashion police?!? ha ha ha

[@Fastgt2003]

How about not playing the race card?????... I'm a nice looking white male and have had my share of bad run in's

[@MarcBrewer]

Menacing??

[@kaplash]

Chk Robert Menard, John Harris, Jordan Maxwell Lectures on U Tube ; Peace :

[@acdcfan6]

Whatever. Why not just watch the videos where they are free? If people are stupid enough to pay for shit that is free then let em.

[@laughingtiger123]

"Intelligent Advocates"? Yeah... I'm sure you have studied a lot of history.... yeah....

[@hawaiano8]

this obviously doesnt apply to african-americans

[@dylanfloyd777]

no help for you fellow American's....sorry.....

[@stevenp25100]

Thanks for misleading the public and trying to generate hate for hard working officers

[@thatguywhomakesstuff3203]

If I WERE a cop, I might arrest you for your atrocious grammar.