What do you do when you look through the peephole and see a badge?
Remember:Β You do not have to let the police in the house unless they have a warrant β or probable cause. If youβre having a party, turn off the music, ask your guests to chill, and ask that anyone whoβs too intoxicated carry on in another room.
Go outside to speak with the cops. Close the door behind you. Although someΒ scary precedents are being set these days, police cannot enter your home without a warrant or probable cause. By closing the door, youβre cutting off a visual β or olfactory β line to potential probable cause.
Be polite.Β Ask why they are there. βGood evening, Officer. What can I help you with?β
Where possible, assure them you will take care of the problem.Β If the police ask to enter, inform them, βI do not consent to any searches.βΒ If a police officer gives you an order and you are confused about your position, ask, βDo I have to comply?βΒ If they continue with questioning, tell them youβll need to call your lawyer and that you will not answer any questions.
Ask, βAm I free to leave?βΒ This is especially handy if, say, a group of youβd been too bawdy on the patio and an officer stops by. If he/she is getting a bit hot under the collar, politely ask, βAm I being detained?β or βAm I free to leave?β If the cop has no reason to hold you, quickly, quietly, and politely retreat inside.
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