Sex Offender Compliance Checks Fact Guide by Once Fallen

What to do when the feds come to town
A Fact Guide Complied by Once Fallen
August 7, 2010

[NOTE: This fact page compiled from information obtained from both online activist forums and blogs
that focused on these issues. The ideas are the intellectual properties of those who penned these
words. I merely reposted it on my website for the benefit of those targeted by the police]

It is time for the "Sweeps" -- No, not the TV ratings "Sweeps," the US Marshalls sweeps. Formerly called FALCON
raids, the gestapo.. er.. "US Marshals", working with state and local T4 Squads.. oops.. "Law enforcement," are
conducting nationwide sweeps. It is not uncommon to see regular reports of sweeps or so-called "compliance
checks" across the county. They will try to scare you into allowing warrantless searches of your property, including
your personal effects and . However, if you are NOT on probation/ parole, you have the right to refuse them entry.
Below are a few tips posted on a forum that you should keep in mind if the gestapo come to YOUR door.

DO NOT sign anything, ever, at your door! No matter how "innocent" it seems. Politely refuse, unless you can
speak to your lawyer first.
DO NOT answer any questions beyond confirming that you are you, and required registration info. Anything
else could be used (or twisted) to incriminate you.
DO invoke the 5th amendment if necessary. But be prepared to be peppered with more questions (What are
you hiding? Eh?), and reply only that you want your lawyer present first.
DO NOT let anyone into your home without a warrant, unless you are still "on paper" and it is required. In
almost every state, LE has no right whatsoever to enter a person's home without one.
DO NOT leave your home while LE is still at your door. You have strong protections in your home, but
practically none once you are out on the street.
If you have easy access to a camera (cell phone in pocket), take a picture of the group on your porch, or
better yet record the whole thing. Many cell phones have a "record" feature for you to talk into. Turn it on and
keep it aimed at everyone speaking.

The last one is highly important, in my opinion.
Recording media is a registrant's best friend.
There are also a number of spy cameras online.

Another good commentary on what to do when police come to your home can be found here:
http://defendingsexcrimes.blogspot.com/2010/04/what-to-do-when-police-come-calling.html

This is a commentary for when you meet police on the street:
http://www.monkeyjunk.
org/images/master/MainGallerys/public_m/designpics_m/graphics_m/when_dealing_with_police.pdf

http://sexoffenderresearch.blogspot.com/2007/09/laws-and-contacts-to-assist-registrants.html -- Tips on filing police
harassment complaints

http://www.michigan-sex-offense.com/lawyer-attorney-1490167.html -- Five keys to winning a sex crime case.

Something you need to consider before you record people using audio/video media: It may be illegal
depending on the circumstances and where you live. For more info: http://www.rcfp.org/taping/index.html