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kyssthis16:

velocicrafter:

riotisnotquiet:

THIS STUFF IS SOOO IMPORTANT TO KNOW.  Seriously.  It’s saved my ass before.

What do you do when you look through the peephole and see a badge?

Remember: You do not have to let the police in the house unless they have a warrant — or probable cause. If you’re having a party, turn off the music, ask your guests to chill, and ask that anyone who’s too intoxicated carry on in another room.

Go outside to speak with the cops. Close the door behind you. Although some scary precedents are being set these days, police cannot enter your home without a warrant or probable cause. By closing the door, you’re cutting off a visual — or olfactory — line to potential probable cause.

Be polite. Ask why they are there. “Good evening, Officer. What can I help you with?”

Where possible, assure them you will take care of the problem. If the police ask to enter, inform them, “I do not consent to any searches.” If a police officer gives you an order and you are confused about your position, ask, “Do I have to comply?” If they continue with questioning, tell them you’ll need to call your lawyer and that you will not answer any questions.

Ask, “Am I free to leave?” This is especially handy if, say, a group of you’d been too bawdy on the patio and an officer stops by. If he/she is getting a bit hot under the collar, politely ask, “Am I being detained?” or “Am I free to leave?” If the cop has no reason to hold you, quickly, quietly, and politely retreat inside.

The POC’s Bill of Rights when it comes to the Police. Remember. These are your rights. 

We’d never stopped to consider that ferns come in so many different colors until we looked at these exquisite illustrations by East Sussex-based artist and illustrator Helen Ahpornsiri. She uses tiny pieces of pressed fern fronds and stems to create intricate images of animals, insects, and skulls, some of which are barely larger than a penny. Some of the ferns used to create these images are grown by Helen herself. The rest are foraged from all over the UK. 

Ahpornsiri maintains an Etsy shop where she sells limited edition giclée prints of her pressed fern pieces, ink illustrations and sometimes original pieces as well.

To check out more of her lovely artwork visit Helen Ahpornsiri’s website or follow her Instagram feed.

Jennifer Hansen was born in San Francisco, California, studied at the Academy of Art and received her BFA of Fine Art in 2012. She plays with the juxtaposition of the real and abstract, pushing and pulling both extremes as they blend together in her paintings. Hansen was the winner of 2013 RAWawards visual artist of the year, the biggest indie visual arts award in the US. 

via Artspace Warehouse

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