Post by Admin on Nov 6, 2021 15:41:25 GMT
There are a few basic principles that especially apply to activists.
1. Don't talk to police. ESPECIALLY the FBI.
Why? Because you have no idea how they can use what you say against you. You'd be amazed.
With the FBI it is especially true, because lying to an FBI officer is a felony punishable with up to 5 years in jail. Even if you misspoke. The FBI is said to write their reports after the interview, and remember it in a way most convenient to them. So either you agree with them, or you tell the truth of what you really said and risk jail.
This tactic is commonly used. Martha Stewart, on the advice of her attorney who was present for the interview, answered FBI questions because they told her they were not investigating her, they were investigating someone else. They lied. They didn't end up convicting her on the more difficult charge, but for lying to the police.
Here is an excellent video on why you must not talk to the police:
2. Don't consent to a search for the same reasons.
3. Record the police.
Politely decline to speak and record. That is your protection legally and physically from them. If you've ever followed Cop Watch or a similar service, you can begin to understand why this is so important. Wiretapping laws might be threatened in some states, but generally the courts side with and give nice settlements to the victim. It may depend on whether you are a party to the conversation or are concealing the device. NH is pretty good with this.
4. Don't talk about victimless crimes that were committed.
This is called security culture. It is because as activist in a pretend-free country, there are often police informants in our communities. They are trying to get some dirt on someone to give the police more power to pressure those people into becoming informants. Just make a habit of not talking about them, whether it's about you or others.
5. Watch for Divide and Conquer
A common tactic to disrupt activists is to spread rumors, create conflict, and start smear campaigns. Black jacketing is when an informant falsely accuses a real activist of being an informant. People should not compromise themselves to those who have not earned trust. Then we should be able to work together in the open for the causes we can agree on.
These are a few simple tips to get you started.
1. Don't talk to police. ESPECIALLY the FBI.
Why? Because you have no idea how they can use what you say against you. You'd be amazed.
With the FBI it is especially true, because lying to an FBI officer is a felony punishable with up to 5 years in jail. Even if you misspoke. The FBI is said to write their reports after the interview, and remember it in a way most convenient to them. So either you agree with them, or you tell the truth of what you really said and risk jail.
This tactic is commonly used. Martha Stewart, on the advice of her attorney who was present for the interview, answered FBI questions because they told her they were not investigating her, they were investigating someone else. They lied. They didn't end up convicting her on the more difficult charge, but for lying to the police.
Here is an excellent video on why you must not talk to the police:
2. Don't consent to a search for the same reasons.
3. Record the police.
Politely decline to speak and record. That is your protection legally and physically from them. If you've ever followed Cop Watch or a similar service, you can begin to understand why this is so important. Wiretapping laws might be threatened in some states, but generally the courts side with and give nice settlements to the victim. It may depend on whether you are a party to the conversation or are concealing the device. NH is pretty good with this.
4. Don't talk about victimless crimes that were committed.
This is called security culture. It is because as activist in a pretend-free country, there are often police informants in our communities. They are trying to get some dirt on someone to give the police more power to pressure those people into becoming informants. Just make a habit of not talking about them, whether it's about you or others.
5. Watch for Divide and Conquer
A common tactic to disrupt activists is to spread rumors, create conflict, and start smear campaigns. Black jacketing is when an informant falsely accuses a real activist of being an informant. People should not compromise themselves to those who have not earned trust. Then we should be able to work together in the open for the causes we can agree on.
These are a few simple tips to get you started.