As a 33-year law enforcement veteran and former training commander with the Maryland State Police and Baltimore Police Department, I know how easy it is to intimidate citizens into answering incriminating questions or letting me search through their belongings.This reality might make things easier for police looking to make an easy arrest, but it doesn't always serve the interests of justice.That's why I believe all citizens should understand how to protect their constitutional rights and make smart decisions when dealing with officers of the law.Unfortunately, this important information has remained largely unavailable to the public, despite growing concerns about police misconduct and the excesses of the war on drugs.27, 2016, according to charging documents filed in the case. 14, Elliott, of the 300 block of Waco Drive, left a threatening voice message for Trooper Jeremiah Mistick of the state police Harrisburg barracks, charging documents state.He called Mistick because the trooper confiscated Elliott's cell phone as he investigated a separate burglary case, police said.Alternatively, intimidation may result from the type of society in which individuals are socialized, as human beings are generally reluctant to engage in confrontation or threaten violence.

The 40-minute docudrama aims to educate the public about basic legal and practical survival strategies for handling even the scariest police encounters.Frustrated and scared, Darren immediately breaks Rule #1: Always Be Calm & Cool. The point is that the choices you make during the course of such encounters have a massive impact on whether it ends with a simple warning, a tasing -- or worse. While being calm and cool is key to getting the best possible outcome, it's not enough to keep police from violating your constitutional rights. Intimidated and unaware of other options, he consents to the search.Mouthing off to the officer, Darren aggressively exits the car and slams the door. For example, when the officer commandingly asks Darren "You're not hiding any AK-47s in there? The officer carelessly dumps his bags, accidentally shattering Darren's laptop on the asphalt. A Dauphin County man facing child abuse charges has been slapped with more charges after police said he tried to intimidate a state trooper in hopes of making his case go away.Shawn Michael Elliott, 28, of Grantville, is charged with intimidation, retaliation or obstruction in child abuse cases, criminal coercion, bribery in official and political matters and obstructing administration of law or other governmental function.Elliott and the mother of his 2-year-old child, Keyara S.Champlin, were charged with child abuse/endangerment charges on Dec.