Re:Police can’t demand you reveal your phone passcode then t...
by pdimitar on Friday October 22, 2021 @10:42AM
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I am 100% clear on it and it's indeed a conscious choice towards the path of the least resistance.
I don't like it anymore than you do, I am simply a realist that I can't change the reality of a lot of cops being bullies.
It's a "partial hack" only insofar as it's making them drop their guard and look to finalize the interaction quicker. I've seen these people's faces up close; they are on the edge and any non-cooperation will push them to physically abuse you or even drag you to the station. So I found a way to make them not think of me as a threat, even if two of the times when it happened I had not a minute to waste.
And sadly, when it comes to "people must stand up", it's never us. Always has to be somebody else. Sigh.
I don't like it anymore than you do, I am simply a realist that I can't change the reality of a lot of cops being bullies.
It's a "partial hack" only insofar as it's making them drop their guard and look to finalize the interaction quicker. I've seen these people's faces up close; they are on the edge and any non-cooperation will push them to physically abuse you or even drag you to the station. So I found a way to make them not think of me as a threat, even if two of the times when it happened I had not a minute to waste.
And sadly, when it comes to "people must stand up", it's never us. Always has to be somebody else. Sigh.