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An officer I met recently explained a few things to me that I have always found useful. He explained to me exactly what to say to make sure that my 4th amendment rights were not violated.
When stopped for any reason and being asked if you would consent to a search or seizure, I have always declined stating I do not give them the right to search or seize anything. He said that was not enough but to also include a question to the officer, "Are you asking me to forgo my 4th Amendment rights? If so, I am stating for the record I do not give up my right to the 4th amendment."
He said that many officers are afraid of being charged with violating someone's civil rights and this would be a clear case of bringing them forward to the situation so that they too understand what is going on.
Any of the law enforcement folk care to corroborate or rebuke what I was told? I've never bothered to fact check it.
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