What Your Family Should Say To Responding Officers | Active Self Protection

Published on January 31, 2019
Duration: 13:39

This video, featuring John Correia of Active Self Protection and Terry Johnson of Firearms Legal Protection, provides expert guidance on how families should interact with law enforcement after a deadly force incident. It emphasizes the critical importance of pre-incident training for spouses and children to invoke their rights and avoid making statements that could be misconstrued, thereby protecting themselves legally.

Quick Summary

Family members should be trained to politely refuse to give a statement to police after a deadly force incident until they have consulted an attorney. This includes spouses stating they are not willing to speak and children asking for a parent to be present, preventing unintentional self-incrimination.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Family Response to Deadly Force
  2. 00:08Sponsor: Firearms Legal Protection
  3. 00:28Introduction: John Correia and Terry Johnson
  4. 00:52Channel Info and Sponsor Gratitude
  5. 01:15Self-Defender's Post-Incident Protocol
  6. 02:36Police Tactics: Separation and Family Statements
  7. 03:33Spouse's Right to Refuse Statement
  8. 05:26Pre-Incident Training for Spouses
  9. 06:11Family's Role: Don't Help Police Incriminate
  10. 07:02Children and Police Interaction
  11. 08:49Training Children to Stay Silent
  12. 09:18Benefits of Remaining Silent
  13. 11:31Importance of Preparedness and Patience
  14. 12:58Call to Action: Educate Your Family

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary advice for a self-defender speaking to officers after a deadly force encounter?

The primary advice is to remain silent, invoke your right to remain silent, and immediately contact your attorney. Many people inadvertently incriminate themselves by speaking too much to law enforcement immediately after an incident.

How should family members respond to police after a deadly force incident?

Family members, including spouses and children, should be trained to politely refuse to give a statement until they have consulted with an attorney. They should state they are not willing to give a statement at that time and want to speak with their lawyer.

Why is it important for family members not to speak to police immediately after a deadly force event?

Family members can unintentionally provide details that are misconstrued by law enforcement, even if they intend to help. Police may separate family members and interview them individually, making it crucial for them to have legal counsel before speaking.

What specific advice is given for training children to interact with police post-incident?

Older children should be trained to say they will not speak to officers until a parent is present. This prevents them from inadvertently revealing sensitive information about gun storage or family conflicts that could be used against the family.

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