Samson’s Take: Verify the badge and verify the story
We have been discussing arrests, particularly by people who may not immediately be identifiable as law enforcement officers. Please be careful if people in plain clothes approach you claiming they have come to arrest you. Ask for proper identification. Ask which institution they represent. Ask why you are being arrested and where they intend to […]
When law enforcement officers approach you, ask for proper identification, the institution they represent, and the reason for the arrest. If you have doubts about their identity, insist on reporting to the nearest police station. A lawful arrest should be distinguishable from an abduction. Remain law-abiding, but do not blindly surrender to unidentified individuals claiming the power to arrest you.
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