How can black men deal with police encounters?

A Lawyer’s Advice For Black Men At Traffic Stops: ‘Comply Now, Contest Later’ Attorney Eric Broyles teamed up with a police officer to pen a handbook for African-American men dealing with police encounters. Above all, he recommends clarity, empathy — and getting badge numbers.

What should you do if you are stopped by the police?

1. Be polite and respectful when stopped by the police. Keep your mouth closed. 2. Remember that your goal is to get home safely. If you feel that your rights have been violated, you and your parents have the right to file a formal complaint with your local police jurisdiction.

What does Broyles say about encounters with police?

In Encounters with Police: A Black Man’s Guide to Survival, their essential advice can be distilled to just four words: “Comply now, contest later.” That means that, even in moments of frustration, when the stopped citizen feels unfairly treated, Broyles recommends complying with the police officer’s request.

Are there any exceptions to police orders?

And when asked whether there are any exceptions — any times a person should not comply with police orders — Broyles says it’s a difficult question. “Many people in the minority communities — African-Americans and Latinos — recognize that in the instance where they do not comply, they are putting themselves at great risk.

What percentage of police officers do the right thing?

A protest in Cleveland, Ohio, after police officer Michael Brelo was acquitted for the shooting deaths of Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams. On any given day, in any police department in the nation, 15 percent of officers will do the right thing no matter what is happening.

Are police officers good or bad?

Nevertheless, many Americans believe that police officers are generally good, noble heroes. A Gallup poll from 2014 asked Americans to rate the honesty and ethical standards of people in various fields: police officers ranked in the top five, just above members of the clergy.