Reply #89: I was a LEO as well,

[1awake]

And while I understand what your saying, and agree there are definitely times people should speak, in many cases, I would advise against it. Don't misunderstand me please, I had and continue to have respect for those who go out day in and day out to try and protect others. It's so easy for most to say Cops are all bad and never trust a Cop.. most never having been through situations they have to be involved in (I said most.. not all).

But on the whole, exercising one's rights is not a bad thing. Once Miranda get's involved, someone who is being interviewed should not think the Police are on their side.. because they aren't. The Police are trying to swiftly bring closure and at this point, they are all about the crime and charges and on nobody's side.

Police are not some evil entity nor are most of them power hungry people looking for ways to screw you. But that doesn't mean someone shouldn't exercise their rights. For me.. I suppose if I was being questioned on anything other than as a suspect, I would most likely talk to the police. Once Miranda starts getting tossed around, it would be a different story.