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Q.The risk always is escalating violence. an encounter with a policeman in the USA is much more frightening than in the UK because the USA police officer has to be constantly afraid that the person he stops will shoot him. What is your ideas???

A.Having drawn the black bean by being stopped, should I get out of the car? Yes. Remember, police officers are very concerned for their safety. They don't know you. Keep your hands visible and do not make quick movements. Do not place your hands in your pockets. Exit your car and walk to the right rear of your vehicle and wait for the officer. Do not lean on your vehicle or stand between it and thepolice car. Here, it must be understood that the officer does not know you or your intentions yet. This is an extremely critical time for him, as he will be looking for a possible weapon you may have or for any threat to his safety that you may present. Recognizing the officer's initial apprehension and the ease at which it may be lessened, you can establish an initial positive contact with him, rather than a negative one. I teach my students the same thing.

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