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In reply to the discussion: Should citizens always be submissive to law enforcement officers? [View all]Lee-Lee
(6,324 posts)I'll dig up links when I am not on the phone.
For the period when you are detained for a stop the police can give you basic instructions in the name of your and their safety and of allowing ten process to be completed that you must follow.
Keep your hands where I can see them.
Step out of the vehicle and stand over here out of traffic.
Stay in your vehicle.
Turn off the ignition and hand me you keys.
If you have a concealed carry permit they can require you hand over your pistol.
Don't handle objects inside the vehicle.
Don't go into the console or glove box or react under the seat while stopped.
Don't make phone calls and text while the stop is in process and the officer is interacting with you.
Turn down the stereo
All are valid reasonable commands. So is refraining from smoking.
And yes, I have been in a persons house on a domestic violence investigation and told him to not smoke while I was interviewing him.