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Digital Dive: Arresting Developments: Protesting and the Police
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After reading "Digital Dive: Arresting Developments: Protesting and the Police", consider the questions below. Then “submit” your response.
1. What are the reasons to avoid a request to be searched at a protest?
Correct answers will vary. Correct answers should mention that there may be possible legal consequences later on for those who consent to searches during a protest. For more help, see Public Activism as Civic Engagement.
2. What is the Miranda rule, and why should you know it?
Correct answers will vary. Correct answers should mention that the Miranda rule means that you do not have to say anything when you are arrested and should consider that the words you say when being arrested could be used against you later in court. For more help, see Public Activism as Civic Engagement.
3. Why should you avoid speaking to law enforcement at a rally? If you do speak to the police, what can you say?
Correct answers will vary. Correct answers should mention that speaking to the police at protests is considered suspicious behavior. Correct answers should also consider that providing the police with basic identification information about yourself can be helpful if you are arrested. For more help, see Public Activism as Civic Engagement.
4. What things can you do to protect yourself if you anticipate an arrest at a protest?
Correct answers will vary. Correct answers should consider any of the following: speaking to an attorney, securing financials, inviting people who will stay on the sidelines, refraining from carrying anything illegal, preparing for use of force, and preparing to be bored and waiting. For more help, see Public Activism as Civic Engagement.