THE POLICE PROBLEM @lemmy.world Doug Holland @lemmy.world 11 mo. ago

With new law taking effect next year, California police must tell drivers why they’re being stopped

1ft.io California police must tell drivers why they’re being stopped starting next year under new law

The change could lead to fewer stops, purportedly for minor traffic violations, with the actual intent of searching the driver’s car for contraband such as drugs or guns.

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Why would that ever not be the case?
- It's pretty common for cops to open with "do you know why I stopped you?" to give you an opportunity to incriminate yourself.
  
  Just don't answer. In most states you have an obligation to show license and registration. That's it. Cops can only ask you to comply with lawful orders.
  
  Now they can still murder you anyways and get away with it so that complicates matters.
  
  In case anyone needs a reminder:
  
  I decline to answer any questions without legal counsel.
  
  I do not consent to any search.
  
  "do you know why I stopped you?"
  
  Well officer since I'm not black, don't have a large amount of hard currency, drugs, weapons or food with me I am bereft of any reason beyond you are bored or you wish to coerce sexual favors from me under threat of physical harm and detainment.
  
  "I'm sure you're about to tell me" is the only appropriate response.
  
  Also the, "do you know how fast you were going?". So curious and child-like about the world.
  
  “do you know why I stopped you?”
  
  Officer if you have to ask me that question why did you stop me?
  
  The property reply after this new law is, "I think that's your job"
- The first time I was ever pulled over I asked if I had done something. The cop responded "You're on an Alberta road, we can pull you over whenever we want!" Then proceeded to check my registration and insurance and let me leave. I was on my way to pick my kids up from school and he even waited until I was in a school zone to pull me over, so when all the other parents drove by they thought I was speeding in a school zone.
  
  ACAB is why it would ever not be the case.
I can't possibly fathom how this isn't already a federal law. Which is part of the police problem.
How the fuck is this not already a law

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