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 from Firearms Legal Protection, provides critical guidance on how family members should interact with law enforcement after a deadly force encounter. It emphasizes the importance of remaining silent, invoking the right to an attorney, and avoiding statements that could be misconstrued. The advice extends to spouses and children, stressing pre-incident training to ensure proper legal protection.

Quick Summary

After a deadly force encounter, family members should remain silent and invoke their right to an attorney. Do not provide statements to law enforcement immediately, as even seemingly innocent details can be misconstrued and used against the self-defender. Spouses and children have the right to refuse to give a statement until legal counsel is present.

Chapters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary advice for family members after a deadly force encounter involving a loved one?

The primary advice is for family members to remain silent and invoke their right to an attorney. Do not provide statements to law enforcement immediately, as even seemingly innocent details can be misconstrued and used against the self-defender.

Can police compel a statement from a spouse after a deadly force incident?

No, police cannot compel a statement from a spouse. The spouse should politely state they are not willing to give a statement yet and wish to speak with their attorney first. This allows time for processing and a cohesive statement later.

How should children be trained to interact with police after a critical incident?

Older children should be trained to state they will not talk to officers until a parent is present. While police are professionals, their perspective is different from the family's, and children's statements can be recorded as facts detrimental to the case.

Why is it important for family members to remain silent after a self-defense incident?

Remaining silent prevents family members from inadvertently providing information that police can use to build a case. It allows time to consult with an attorney and ensure any statements made are accurate, cohesive, and legally sound.

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