(ThyBlackMan.com) African Americans are being targeted and exterminated, one person at a time. Most of you thought police brutality was based on a few isolated cases like Michael Brown, Sandra Bland, Philando Castille, Tamir Rice and Eric Garner. You were led to believe that because the media reported it that way, your city councils and mayors minimized the dame and the real true number of police brutality cases were held back from the public. Others of you paid no attention because you didn’t believe it could happen to you. The character assassinations of African American victims strengthened the false narrative that he or she must have been the one at fault – thus deserving of the punishment. And many of you went about your business leaving it at that. But police brutality is rampant in America and not simply a few isolated cases.
Update: Officer in Tamir Rice Shooting Has Been Fired http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/30/us/cleveland-tamir-rice-police-officers-disciplined/
I suggest you stop what you are doing and visit www.killedbypolice.net or www.policemisconduct.net immediately to see for yourself. These websites (and others) monitor police brutality. The Metro Atlanta Crime Commission (atlantacrimecommission@yahoo.com) also monitors police brutality cases, provides national conference calls, information and 
resources for prevention, intervention and lawful curative solutions to police brutality. There are also watchdog groups in many major cities so open your internet search engine and start looking.
You are NOT exempt from becoming a possible victim of police brutality. You may say you don’t do anything wrong that could result in such an outcome. But if your people are a target, you are too – no matter where you live, what you drive or how much money you make. You are an African American and thus a potential target. With President Trump failing to address the issue of police brutality at all yet blanketly supporting the police, this has caused the worse cops around to believe they can get away with abusing your people.
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You may be an upstanding citizen, but I can tell you of cases where lawyers, doctors, political officials, pregnant women, senior citizens and even police officers out of uniform have been victims of police brutality. You are not exempt. All it takes is a rogue, egotistical, poorly trained or mentally unstable police officer to encounter you and the results can be shocking. You can have your hands up. You can be laying on the ground and handcuffed. Or simply sitting in your car. Yes it’s that bad. And police departments around this country generally DO NOT do any routine psychological evaluations of their officers once they are hired.
So what can a private citizen do to be safe (or atleast safer)? Here are a few vital suggestions. But I suggest you send an information request to atlantacrimecommission@yahoo.com as soon as possible. Their free materials can give you several lawful solutions in the areas of prevention, intervention and curative solutions.
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Buy and use your own dashcam (order online or buy in department store). Know the laws of your state (or where ever you are visiting) regarding videotaping and audio recording the police. In some places it is illegal. Whenever you are stopped by the police, let someone know where you are and what is happening as quickly as you can. Never argue with the officer, especially when he or she is wrong. Your survival is more important than your pride and your rights. plus there are many things that can be lawful done later to deal with a bad officer.
If you are pulled over, try to pull into a public place then stop. Roll your window all the way down. Do NOT reach for anything or even take your seat belt off until instructed by the officer. Be honest in your answers or be quiet. Giving false information to a police officer is a crime. Using foul language is also a crime in many states. If the officer is hostile, request his or her supervisor. Quietly gather information such as badge numbers, names on name plates, patrol car numbers on side of car, time of day, witnesses etc. Obtain legal services like Legal Shield. Know your right and voice them. But never try to bluff by saying you know your rights if you don’t know your rights.
You can impact the dynamics of an encounter with the police. Your goal must be to leave the scene with no tickets, no charges and free, with your safety intact every time. This must be the goal even if the police officer is obviously wrong, racist, belligerent and violating your rights. We must choose our battles and when those battles should occur. forget pride, ego and your rights – at that moment its more about survival. Wisdom dictates that you do not take on battles you are not likely to win. So take a deep breath, stay calm, know your rights and handle the matter.
There are many good, dedicated and law abiding police officer out there. but there are also many more racist, bully, mentally unstable and poorly trained officer that you would believe. On any given day you never know which you may run into so be prepared with the tips I have just given you. As a former detective and special operations task force commander, I can say it’s more up to you than you realize. You are never helpless and it is never hopeless as long as you are prepared. Good luck out there.
Staff Writer; Trevo Craw
