a phone number where ananswering machine read a two-minute public message about citizens constitutional rights against unreasonable searches. Barbers reason for doing this was due to the unprecedented number of vehicle searches on todays highways and roads (Just Say NO 1).When signaled by an officer, safely pull over to a place out of traffic. Sit calmly, with your hands on the steering wheel, if you have passengers tell them to sit quietly with their hands visible (If the Police Stop You 2). You may remain silent. You do not have to answer any questions, but do give your drivers license and registration. Ask if you are under arrest, if you are not and your license and registration are given back you Police Officers Often Misuse and Overuse their Powers when it comes to Conducting Searches on Persons or PropertyShould be free to leave (Your Rights and the Police 2). If you are given a ticket sign it, otherwise you may be arrested (What to do if Youre Stopped 1).As seen in this paper it is quite visible that police often misuse and overuse the powers granted to them by the courts and the Constitution. The reader can see that policemen take their powers to far and try to bully citizens into voluntarily giving up their rights granted to them under the Fourth Amendment. Court rulings continuously stand by the citizen and his or her rights. The Supreme Court especially has stated its issue on many of the things going on by police today (Valencia)....
