That article comes off as intensely paranoid to me, but I suspect I'll be in the minority on that subject in this thread.
Regardless, I'm a bit confused by the "put your hands on your head" thing. I can't see someone doing that without looking ridiculous, which the police (particularly the vindictive jackass officer that this article seems to be warning us about) might take as a sign of mockery or contempt. Wouldn't "keep your hands at your sides" work better?
It SEEMS paranoid, but honestly, when dealing with the police you have absolutely nothing to gain and absolutely everything to lose.
Hands on your head is best because your hands are visible and farthest away from any potential weapons. Hands at your sides, say you move one of them up too fast, officer blows you away, says he thought you were reaching for a gun, you're dead, and he gets a month off with pay before returning to the job.
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