(08-03-2012 02:15 PM)MileHighBronco Wrote:  Well, they try really hard to intimidate citizens, often telling them (incorrectly) that taping them doing their work is illegal. Some fall for it and get intimidated but those who know the law and their rights don't fall for it. It's when the police get out of control that they get really angry when they see citizens filming them.

In my neck of the woods, the cops almost always got a slap on the wrist when they recklessly beat somebody and then the tape surfaced. The folks are fed up with it and believe that cops should face much stiffer penalties.

Most people do not understand the the police are trained to get you to incriminate yourself. Have you ever noticed when you get stopped by the cops that they immediately ask you a question...like...Why were you speeding? ..or..Why did you not have on your seat belt? The questions are designed to get you to admit guilt. That is why YOU should immediately ask the cop..." Officer..Why the stop?" It makes him clearly state why and at that point YOU have the upper hand in the conversation. It also keeps him from going on a fishing expedition and looking for other things to charge you with.