What do I do if police frisk me?
Submitted by Steve Silverman on Sun, 02/22/2009 - 22:04
If police detain and frisk you, you have the right to clearly state your refusal to consent to the search. For example, you may say "Officer, I'm not resisting. I do not consent to this search."
But you should only verbally refuse. Never physically resist. Just touching an officer could get you tasered or beaten. You could also get a felony charge for assaulting a police officer.
If you believe you were wrongly frisked, consider filing a police misconduct report.
(See also "When are police allowed to frisk me?" and "How to Deal with Police on the Street")
Clip from the DVD, BUSTED: The Citizen's Guide to Surviving Police Encounters
