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Dec. 8, 2015
1. Learn everything you can about how the criminal justice system works - especially police departments.
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Fighting Back 101
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FIGHTING BACK 101:
Learn Everything You Can About How the Criminal Justice System Works
Dec. 8, 2015
by CathyHarrisSpeaks.com, Syndicated Columnist
This article started out as a small post but the way that I have healed myself in the past over issues in my life was to write about it. Writing is very therapeutic and that's why I have written 22 books.
It is very disheartening to see what is happening to families in this country. Police abuse and killings in this country have reached an epidemic proportion.
Let's get real -- instead of
"Fighting Back 101," the name of this article should have been
"Saving Your Life 101"
because when you encounter a Police Officer, your number one goal should be to come out of the situation ALIVE.
Police Officers don't have the right to search your vehicle without a "warrant" or "probable cause" -- but are you going to tell them that they cannot search your vehicle when you are out there on a dark road alone? NO... If they violated your rights, the only thing you can do is to fight back later on.
If they found any type of illegal contraband through an illegal search, you can have it thrown out later on but you need to KNOW YOUR RIGHTS when stopped by the police -- in your car, on the streets, and in your home.
The reason I am very familiar with police officers is that during my 27 years with the federal government, U.S. Customs Service (now called Customs and Border Protection), including 3 and half years working with the Military Police, as an Administrative Specialist, I witnessed first hand the aggression used by former police officers and Military police.
Over 30% of my co-workers, while working for the U.S. Customs Service, were former police officers and another large percentage were veterans, especially former Military Police.
I use to sit back and watch or observe them, while listening to their stories of past acts of aggression, when they were police officers.
Their daily conversations were all about bragging about their past experiences as police officers and how they illegally pulled their weapons on a daily basic to threaten or intimidate the public.
The reason a lot of police officers gravitated toward federal service law enforcement work with agencies like mine, U.S. Customs Service, is that these federal agencies paid very good salaries and of course the jobs weren't as dangerous as police work.
Many police officers only make $30,000 to $40,000 a year (if that) and on my job, within two years, you could make that just in overtime pay.
And now because of their raises received over the past year or two, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officers, within 2 years, could bring home over $100,000 annually.
It's the starting pay for Customs (or ICE) Criminal Investigators and Special Agents.
For supervisors and managers, it's $140,000 - $200,000 (or more). Some make more than Congressmen.
When I lived in Atlanta before becoming a business owner, I sat on the Criminal Justice Committee with a local progressive advocacy group.
While sitting on that committee, we had members of the community come in and tell us their stories of mistreatment by local police.
The stories were not only horrific but these acts of aggression by the police cannot go unchecked.
Social media has leveled the playing field for everyone in this country to have a fighting chance of surviving their ordeals and receiving justice.
It has changed the game on police abuse and police killings in this country. We know that these killings have been happening forever but social media has been able to educate everyone on just how bad it is.
In November and December 2015, I was kicked out of the facebook.com groups TWICE
-- probably for posting police killings.
You know that the CIA, FBI and other governmental agencies monitor facebook.com and other social media websites and have even falsely arrested many, many people.
So as a former U.S. Customs Service Whistleblower, "The Cathy Harris Story," I am sure they have me down somewhere as an "agitator" - a person who stirs up others in order to upset the status quo and further a political, social, or other cause.
We all should be agitators!!! Until Racial Profiling laws are put on the books in this country and police officers start going to jail for their crimes, African Americans and other families will continue to be abused and die at the hands of police officers.
I see all the police killings because I am on all the below independent news media outlets, which everyone should join ASAP.
I don't watch TV and I certainly don't watch news on TV. As an Empowerment Speaker, I spend most of my time in a research mode, researching info to pass on to my clients and customers in my empowerment company, AngelsPress.com.
Did you know that most people think CNN is the main media outlet in this country and if a story does not appear on CNN -- then it is really not happening?
I can't tell you how many people have told me that they keep their TV on CNN all day. They really must lead a sheltered life.
My advice to everyone is to keep recording these stories and send them to the independent media groups listed below.
Also join some of these groups on facebook that is posting these police killings -- so that you can receive the real news about what is happening in this country.
I have 3 facebook.com timelines and on my main timeline, the members are in denial about what is happening in this country because they no longer open up these stories of police abuse or killings.
So why am I taking time out of my busy schedule as a business owner, when people don't really want to know the truth? So I need to rethink my actions in regards to posting police abuse and killings, especially on facebook.com.
I know the stories are heartbreaking and gut-wrenching but if you don't really know what is happening in this country, how are you going to protect your family and others that you truly care about?
What if it happens to your family members? Will you know how to fight back and receive justice? Do you know how many black mothers have stood over caskets of their teens and young adult sons because they were shot in the back by police officers?
Do you know that many parents don't even bother to tell their kids to be respectful to the police? Next to teaching your kids how to read, write and drive, you need to teach them to be respectful to the police.
How many more Youtube.com videos do we need to witness the victims being disrespectful to the police because parents have not told their kids that when they encounter the police, they have the right to remain silent and should do so?
I realized a long time ago that you can take the horse to the water, but you can't make him drink it. Fighting back on any issue is probably one of the hardest things you will ever do in your life.
But still it's best to have the right knowledge to take the right type of action -- when you or the ones you love come FACE TO FACE with the police.
I also realize some people no matter how much information you put in front of them, will never take action in their lives because they are simply just drifting through life!
The goal is not to allow your voice to be silent and form your own news network because all of us -- whether we are columnists, freelancers or bloggers --
WE ARE THE NEWS!!!
For those of you who have not chosen to bury your head in the sand --
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!! Life Happens!!!
My book
"Police Interactions: How To Interact With the Police in Your Car, On The Streets, In Your Home"
(available as an e-book, paperback and
audiobook) (which can be read by 12 year olds and above) has laid out a COMPLETE ACTION PLAN for everyone seeking to learn what
SAFE STEPS you should take when you encounter a police officer -- in your car, on the streets and in your home and how to gain justice in the criminal justice system.
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WAKE UP!!! You will only see and hear what these corporations want you to see and hear -- UNLESS you are subscribed to independent media.
and Report Police Abuse
or Killings
Independent media means not controlled or influenced by others.
It's estimated that many families, especially children, teenagers and young adults watch 6 to 7 hours of TV everyday.
Turn off your TV, read a book and subscribe to independent media.
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This week's action plan:
Dec. 8, 2015
1. Learn everything you can about how the criminal justice system works - especially police departments.
2. Join independent news websites that will provide timely and relevant news.
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This Mastermind group for women was created for women in the Austin, TX area - 40 and over who is ready to empower themselves mentally, physically and spiritually by coming together, sharing information, bartering services, etc.
Women are the CEOs of their families and the local Austin, TX community offers many opportunities to become involved and change the world so we will offer empowerment opportunities for the entire family.
Since women buy groceries, it will take women and pet owners to pass GMO labeling laws in this country. We will offer classes, seminars, workshops and webinars on timely and relevant topics. Join us today!
This is Austin, TX community of Holistic, Naturopathic and Alternative Medicine Healers including Farmer's Markets; Organic Farmers; Non-GMO Educators; Natural Hair Stylists; Herbalists; Food Allergy Specialists; Acupuncturists; Kinesiologists; Natural Health Consultants and Coaches; Body Consciousness Healers; Mental Fitness Coaches; Health Store Owners; Holistic Energy Healers; Massage Therapists; Yoga Instructors; Body Healing Meditation; etc.
Foods affects every area of your life -- from your mood, to your behavior, to your happiness and your entire quality of life. So the main focus of this group will be how families can gain access to good food, while avoiding Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), aka FrankenFoods, and live a holistic and natural lifestyle. So join us today!
We will offer classes, seminars, workshops, webinars and other training to educate the entire family.
This group is located in Austin, TX and we will motivate women and others to GO NATURAL and STAY NATURAL. We will also discuss the following:
- Why 5 out of 10 women who wear weaves, wigs, scarves and hats are suffering from "Female Pattern Baldness"
- Why women are misdiagnosed with "Alopecia"
- Why "Female Minoxidil" for women and "Rogaine" for men for hair growth causes heart attacks
- Why hair issues causes low self-esteem and depression and how to treat depression naturally
- What does GMOs have to do with your hair and...
- The correct way to take care of your hair
We will feature workshops, seminars and webinars from natural hair stylists and other holistic and natural wellness experts -- so join us today.
We also have a new facebook.com
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BOOK #22
How To Raise Smart, Talented and Responsible Children: Dream Big Dreams
Chapter 1: Family Is Not Always About Blood
Chapter 2: Stop Making Excuses As a Single Mom
Chapter 3: Give Your Children Love and Teach Them Discipline at Home
Chapter 4: Teach Your Children to Read and Write
Chapter 5: By Age 10 Your Children's Talents Will Come Shining Through
Chapter 6: What is the Purpose of Schools?
Chapter 7: Set Up Legal Defense Funds To Help Your Children With the Police
Chapter 8: Prepare Your Children for College Early On
Chapter 9: What Parents Need to Know About Workplaces Today
Chapter 10: Let's Redefine the Game of Business Ownership
Chapter 11: Top Business Myths and Mistakes
Chapter 12: Top 12 Questions To Ask Before Joining Any Business Groups
Dedication
I will call this book my little big book. It is filled with tons of information to help any average aspiring Mother, Father or youth take a hold of their own lives.
It is dedicated to my two lovely daughters who were the true teachers in my own life. Both of you have made me very, very proud. Keep up the good work - ladies.
Preface - A Note to the Reader
Even though my childhood could be described as underprivileged, I always felt rich because of the upbringing and values instilled in me as a child.
I have had many obstacles in my life but being a mother has never been one of them. I knew from a very early age that I did want to have kids one day so from a very early age, I mentally prepared myself to be in a position to raise smart, talented and responsible children.
I did this simply by just paying attention to what was happening around me. After high school and after joining the U.S. Military, I meet and fell in love with another soldier and we were married.
But our union only lasted 7 years, however, out of our union, we had 2 lovely, adorable and incredible daughters. By the time I met my husband, I knew what I had to do.
First of all I had to put my health first because I realized early on, that a mother's health, whether it's good or bad, can be passed on to her newborn so I have always engaged in a good regular health routine -- in order to give my children the best chance they had of being born healthy.
You should always put your kids first because they are the movie stars in your lives and it's your job to nurture them so that they can grow up into responsible human beings.
As heads of the household and primary caregivers, it's up to many parents today, especially single mothers, to guide and mold their children into successful members of society.
I think I did a brilliant job of that. Both my daughters received Master's Degrees and they also became business owners in their early 20s.
I had to work through many difficulties and issues in my life but I count my blessings every day to see my family, my two daughters, bloom into the type of ethical and strong women that I could be proud of.
I taught my daughters to show gratitude and count their blessings - while they celebrate even the small victories in their lives.
EXCERPT:
Chapter 5: By Age 10 Your Children's Talents Will Come Shining Through
By the time a child reaches 10 years of age, their talents will be shining through. I saw at least 8 different skills and talents in my daughters as they grew up.
However, the things that they were most interested in, is the direction I pushed them into. So from a very early age, I helped my daughters design a life that they could truly love.
My oldest never made below a 95 in science so I knew from the very beginning, that she would end up in the medical field so today she is an occupational therapist.
She was an extrovert and very outgoing, which meant she needed friends around her so she became a cheerleader for 10 years.
My youngest was an introvert and did better by herself. Like me, she had a handful of friends and became a bookworm, which meant studies were very important to her.
Once I bought her a computer at 10 years of age, she would disappear in her room writing for hours and eventually won several writing awards for her poems and short stories. So today she is a Creative Writer and English Instructor/Professor.
Whatever area your children are excelling in, you need to push them into that direction so they can grow up in those careers and be happy.
Both of my daughters, unlike the 80% of undergraduates and graduates today, are still working in their fields.
Because I worked with my daughters early on to really figure out which direction they needed to go in, they both ended up picking the right careers.
Today half of all college students are still relying on their parents for support 2 years after graduating college.
By the time children turn 17 or 18 years old, and is preparing to leave home, if you have not instilled a certain value system and principle in them, then it's already too late.
By the time my daughters turned 18, they were handling many situations on their own. Over the years, when my daughters needed to figure things out, I would tell them to do a PROS and CONS list -- and if they had more pros than cons, then maybe they should do what they were thinking about doing.
So I taught my daughters from very early on how to think logically and figure things out on their own.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Preface
Disclaimer
Chapter 1: POLICE ABUSE - COULD IT HAPPEN TO YOU OR YOUR FAMILY?
- Actions To Take if You Are Stopped By the Police in Your Car
- Actions To Take If You Are Stopped By the Police On The Streets
- Actions To Take If Police Knock At Your Door
- Top Ways To Set Up Legal Defense Funds for Victims of Racial Profiling, Police Brutality, Wrongful Imprisonment, etc
Chapter 2: WHAT IS RACIAL PROFILING?
- What Can Happen If Law Enforcement Practices Illegal Profiling
- How To Implement Good Law Enforcement Programs Without Illegal Profiling
- What Resources Are Available To Law Enforcement Agencies
- What Officers Should Work in Highway Interdiction and Other Aggressive Enforcement Programs?
- How Should Superiors Respond To Racial Profiling Complaints?
- What Racial Profiling Laws Should Consist Of
Chapter 3: HOW TO FORM CRIMINAL JUSTICE COALITIONS
- How To Hold Legislators Accountable
- How To Build Media Justice Coalitions
- How To Build Legal Defense Teams
Chapter 4: How TO FORM CITIZEN REVIEW BOARDS
- Top 10 Functions of Citizen Review Boards
- Top 10 Most Common Problems With Citizen Review Boards
Chapter 5: SUGGESTIONS TO STOP POLICE ABUSE
- The Problem With Prisons, Jails and Detention Centers
- Top Suggestion from the Community
- Top Suggestions from Human Rights Watch
PREFACE - A NOTE TO THE READER
Do you know what to do when stopped and questioned by the police - in your car, on the streets or in your home? If you answered "NO" to this question, you need to read this book! Not only should you read this book but you should tell everyone you love and care about to read it also.
Do you trust the police? The goal is to arm yourself with the knowledge and power you need so you don't become just another victim.
Not only should young males be watchful of actions by the police but what about sexual profiling in this country? Women who often drive alone are at just a higher risk of being accosted by the police as others.
Women are just as likely to be profiled as men by local, state and federal law enforcement officers, especially since the creation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS.gov) in 2003.
Many women will no longer stop when directed by a police officer to pull over. Some will call 911 and ask for additional police to come to the scene and refuse to open their windows until backup police arrive.
Cops are known to rape or extort women for sex during highway pullovers. The situation is badly deteriorating. It comes as no surprise that unstable, aggressive bullies gravitate to police work, and quite a few are sexual predators.
Therefore, this book is an action plan for the entire family on what actions to take to protect themselves when driving a car, walking on the streets or in their homes.
As a business owner, community organizer and advocate, I have heard many, many stories about what the police is capable of and what they get away with. The reason for this is that most people do not understand their rights!
Advocates and activists don't trust local police agencies to self-investigate or police themselves. Nor do they trust district attorneys, grand juries, police commissions or local officials to be any more fair and impartial when investigating the police.
Many advocates don't understand that the Justice Department has always had on their books a strong arsenal of civil rights statutes to prosecute abusive police officers.
This office is equipped to dispatch their top civil rights lawyers to handle federal probes. But this will happen only if we demand it!
In the past it has taken major media attention, large scale protests and even a major riot, such as Rodney King LA riot of 1992, before the Justice Department has used its legal weapons.
Where there is evidence of sexual or racial profiling and/or police brutality, the Attorney General must send a strong message to law enforcement agencies that the Justice Department will go after lawbreakers, whether they wear a "mask" or a "badge."
Not only will this book help you stay alive when you encounter a police officer, but if you are violated by the police, it provides an action plan on what steps to take to receive justice. Good luck!
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