• NutWrench@lemmy.ml
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    4 hours ago

    Giving you contradictory orders is standard operating procedure for cops whenever they need an excuse to abuse or kill you.

    “Get on the ground!”

    “Don’t move!”

    “I SAID GET ON THE GROUND!”

    “I SAID DON’T F*CKING MOVE!”

    “Disperse or you’ll be fired upon!”

    Kettles (concentrates) protestors into a small area and keeps them from dispersing.

    • funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works
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      2 hours ago

      I tried to Google a legal answer here and basically there is none because no LEA will admit that their cops ever give contradictory orders, so on paper there is no problem to be solved and thus no solution is needed.

      From what I gather, though, movement is worse than stillness, and if ever a confusing situation arises, it’s better to freeze with your hands visible than do anything else.