But only after you've been busted, scared out of your wits, deprived of your property, and perhaps driven into bankruptcy. If they think you're particularly dumb and harmless, they might even take you out and buy you donuts while talking you into being their pawn (yes, Philadelphia cops actually did that in their successful effort to turn anti-drug-war activist Stacy Litz into a drug-war informant). "), An older, "more experienced" person joins your group or circle and soon becomes a counselor of sorts to the youngest, most edgy, most insecure, most angry, or most naive members. Your "friends" in the police department or any federal agency that you snitch for will turn out not to be your real friends. As I said, old joke, but an element of truth. 21 Savage x Metro Boomin - Snitches & Rats Interlude (Official Audio) 21 Savage 8.39M subscribers Subscribe 22K Share 1M views 2 years ago Listen to the official audio of "Snitches & Rates. For example, there's also what we'll call the "accidental snitch" though idiot snitch might be more appropriate. My point is that another potential sign of a plant is somebody who seems to match all the stereotypes of the group you're in. Repairing the damage snitches do Snitches are often serious criminals. With Daniel O'Shea, Kevin Moccia, Kenneth Carrella, Anthony Bisciello. They'll tell you how it will ruin your parents' reputation. This type of behavior is highly frowned upon in the outlaw community. especially a friend in need. If you are going to use this book in court under no circumstances should you rip out any of the pages, this will only give the other side ammo to use against you. Agents provocateurs may, among other things, try to turn non-violent protest into violent action, thus discrediting movements, giving excuses for crackdowns, and giving more publicity and power to government agencies. Naturally I stayed on to enjoy the festivities. Unfortunately, scientific studies have determined that common rats are getting larger. Another tip from this book's helpful attorney: "Consider making your OWN complaint to the authorities about this 'nutball' [the person you suspect of being a snitch]. Rats are thin-tailed, medium-size rodents that originated in Asia and Australia but are now found all over the world. Remember, you can ask for a lawyer at any time during the interrogation, do not be afraid to do so! Your real work may suffer. After the initial shock and recovery, look upon it as a chance to learn and teach others. Make sure you and the attorney are comfortable with and have some reasonable basis for trusting each other, because if you get in trouble you are going to have to be seriously ready to open up to your attorney if you want a chance of winning. Second: If you can truthfully do so, DENY EVERYTHING. We've talked about how to recognize snitches and what you, as an individual, should do to protect yourself. And don't imagine that "mere" innocence will protect you. Discuss incidents with cohorts, family and your group. After each incident write details down: facts are the time, date, occasion, incident, characteristics of the person(s). Army Technical Manual "Interrogation Procedures." On the contrary, we advise in the strongest terms possible against them. As you'll see below, they'll do everything within their power to try to stop you from doing this. A snitch is often either a real scumbag who's in the pay of police or a formerly decent person trying to save herself (or family members or friends) from a long prison sentence by getting others to commit crimes. Unfortunately, it's quite possible you'll never be able to repair the damage done by a snitch. But finding a snitch in your midst can also be a valuable learning experience. Next write down what happened or what you found and write down the location (address or approximate location). Do not try to talk your way out of a situation except where you can state a legal or constitutional principle that demonstrates your innocence. In fact, removing competent and trustworthy personnel from a group is high on a snitch's to-do list, and this can be a gift from on-high to a snitch. Warmth - Rats are looking for some place cozy that will keep them and their babies warm. Don't talk about secret or illegal activities outside your group. 29 on Orkin's annual list of the top 50 "rattiest" cities in America up seven spots from last year. Snitches and rats, snitches and rats Snitches and rats, they all get whacked (Pussy) He told on his brother (Pussy), his brother told back (Pussy) They say that they twins, we call them Siamese rats (On God) Snitches and rats (21), snitches and rats (21) We snatchin' your jewelry (On God) and takin' your pack (Lil bitch) Snitches and rats And rightly so. Spread the word. This book is for you if When the media reports that members of Group X or Movement Y have been caught running drugs or guns or plotting to dump toxic chemicals in a reservoir, guess what sticks in the public's mind your legitimate goals or the "fact" that you're a bunch of terrorist whackos? Do NOT talk to cops. If you are part of a violent group or you deal hard drugs, don't be surprised if you get killed. Share your specific reasons for suspicion with people in the group that you trust. Don't ramble and make excuses. I've adapted this from advice handed out by the helpful, anonymous lawyer whose tips have appeared throughout this booklet. Some will just protect you, period. Because Snitches are Weak human beings.they are the type of people u should hate. Each of us met with some of these people and called a 'secret' meeting. PART ONE: Recognizing and Avoiding Snitches Unprepared for bad things happening to them, Loudmouthed or prone to blat information without thinking, Prone to believe that "nice" cops really do want to "help" them (yes, it's another form of being overly naive and trusting, but it bears repeating because if you get caught because you trusted a rat you're more likely to turn around and trust that rat's handlers), Very good at rationalizing their own less-than-stellar behavior. One never knows, you could be wrong and get sued or if you do get arrested this could be the basis for a defense from entrapment. Not only that, but encrypt all email you possibly can, not just email containing sensitive material. He'll lay out a bunch of different scenarios that minimize your guilt, all the while looking for the clue you give him that he's hit on a winning theme to follow. "Nyet" Says the other, "One of us might be KGB!". But public humiliation, shunning, and the attack on their femininity was hugely degrading and psychologically damaging. When you've been arrested and are being interrogated, one cop will bully and intimidate you until you're just a little puddle of terror. But we're going to keep this simple. What happens if you become a snitch and regret it? The years go by, and the brothers find themselves as old men, sitting on a park bench, sharing a bottle of vodka. Make your opposition to certain activities clear and public. Again I couldn't help myself and laughed out loud. There are two huge myths about snitches, narcs, undercover agents and other cop-associated rats that you'll hear all the time. First, an innocent person suffers a grave wrong. Snitches are everywhere and their use is growing. Remember, you may well be being recorded. We repeat: GET YOURSELVES AWAY from anybody who can't keep his mouth shut! If you're lucky and the activities of your snitch are particularly egregious, you might even get sympathy, donations, or renewed positive attention once good people realize what evil that person and her handlers tried to do to you. They'll turn the heat up (I once knew an interrogator who wore a sweater and complained of a chill in a 90+ degree room, talk about psychological manipulation), brighten or darken the room, etc. Of course, if he turns out. About. Even an innocent and harmless misstatement can be twisted into a prison sentence for you (search on "Martha Stewart prison" for an example). It can be fun to watch pet rats mimicking each other's behaviors. And secondly (and maybe more importantly), if you continue to deny, dispute, deny for the first 1, 2, 3, or 4 hours of the interrogation, then confess to something in hour 5, a good lawyer will demonstrate coercive interrogation tactics were used and hopefully have your confession thrown out. Frank Hoensch . If you can do so without violating your state's law, quietly begin video or audiotaping all interactions with the suspected person. Second, your group of associates may break down in chaos. Maybe they'll keep them, but they're just as likely to leak your name or "accidentally" put your name into a public document. You're scared, you're cocky, you're defensive. Many otherwise-smart people have been drawn into their traps because they failed to recognize not only the specific techniques listed in the last section but because they failed to understand the psychology of snitchery and entrapment. The advice in this booklet can lessen the chance of that, but nobody can give you any guarantees. In many cases, genuine police investigations into actual crimes are almost a thing of the past. Just say, "I didn't do it," "I'm innocent," "That's false." This might offer you some protection and will very likely gain you friends and supporters. Even for someone who has regular, unfavorable contact with LE, even people like me who have been Reided, the hardest thing to do is to shut up. These commonsense OpSec (operational security) tips are for any group or any individual whose activities might draw the attention of the state. By comparison, the common house rat is about 20 inches (50 cm) long and weighs approximately 12 ounces (0.34 kg). If prosecutors can find any inkling of a defendant's disposition to the crime, went Rehnquist's logic, then the person is guilty, no matter how outrageous or abusive the government agents' behavior. The IRA used to shoot betrayers in the kneecaps. They know the date, time, how many people were there, some names, some physical descriptions, the drugs dealt or the damages caused. Undercover Treasury agents encouraged him to really do it. Edit. Justice William Brennan dissented, warning that the decision could empower law enforcement agents to 'round up and jail all 'predisposed' individuals.'". Ky5Lkk 6 mo. You might think, "Hm, well Bill's probably ratting me out right now," or "Well, there was that time when Mary didn't treat me fairly, so why should I sacrifice myself for her?" Or give the snitch false evidence to focus on while you go about your real business unmolested. You're evasive. Not all of them are bad, but many of them are overworked and/or just geared to processing cases as fast as they can. The "nicest" cop is still not your friend. A very humane anarchist, Tom Knapp, took this position when young anti-drug-war activist Stacy Litz was arrested and pressured into becoming a drug informant. Use them as an aid to your own brain and your own gut, but understand that when you organize with others to do controversial things, you very probably will have at least one snitch in your midst. You're far less susceptible to manipulation once you understand how the manipulation works. Facts are the time, date, occasion, incident, characteristics of the person(s). Is there a danger in such a wait-and-see approach? Let's assume that you suspect but aren't sure that someone in your circle is a snitch. This may be difficult to do, especially since you may be facing serious criminal charges and huge expenses yourself. They identify and exploit weaknesses you didn't know you had. On yet another hand, you realize that if you both remain silent, you both may go free but you have absolutely no idea what your companion is doing and the cops have given you both quite a lot of incentive to rat each other out. Mindset: The common territory between snitches and victims. Rat Facts Signs of a rat's presence are droppings, gnawing marks, tracks, runways, and burrows. Please read the article on the Reid interrogation techniqueTM that appears toward the end of this booklet. Why? Or perhaps not so briefly; torture may be involved first.". Title Page The Capital City ranked No. Chances are, if you're a non-violent political activist or small-time dealer of "college type" drugs who got busted and turned, your friends will hate you but won't beat you up or kill you if they learn you snitched on them. Snitches are a dime a dozen and even the cops know they're scum. This is a person who blabs to cops or other government agents after you (and probably he) have already been arrested. About anything. Reid is broken down into three parts, Factual Analysis, the Initial Behavioral Analysis Interview, and the Interrogation. Your snitching will probably not be important enough to earn you a spot in the Witness Protection Program, not even if you put your life in danger for your cop-handlers' sake. He knew how to set a table for a formal dinner, used the Robert's Rules very well, and fit in very well with the highly educated members. Know a good lawyer, keep his or her card on you, and insist on talking to that lawyer if you ever get busted or even accosted by a cop who won't take no for an answer. Just because we talk about them as lesser beings doesn't mean some of them aren't tough as nails fighters and brawlers. They are trying to frighten you. Do not do either of those things. Tell your associates what happened to you. Oh yeah. Thank God the FBI saved us from them.". Never leave a copy of a document or list behind (unless you want it found) and take a minute to duplicate an irreplaceable document and keep the duplicate in a safe place. And of course, do this through a lawyer. Both Jim and Heidi Hogshire spent three days in jail. No book is a substitute for common sense and healthy skepticism. "), They may actually be your friend but a friend who has gotten into legal trouble and has turned to snitching to save themselves from a long prison sentence. IBA starts the moment of your first contact with LE. They slept in the same crib. But as always, there are no guarantees. There are a lot of different types of snitches. For purposes of the book, a snitch is anybody who inserts him- or herself into your non-violent activities on behalf of government. That mouthful means that it is okay to copy and distribute this booklet for non-commercial purposes as long as you attribute it to the original source. So beware: Another way snitches can be dangerous is to physically hurt you if you get in their way. After all, you're just a snitch. This is an attempt to discredit your memory. me 30 years ago), I thought I'd share. dolomic917 6 mo. ), Do not make open accusations unless you have proof positive of snitchery or copness (as when New York Libertarian Party activists (see below) spotted a former "suspicious" member in the. Period. Use the FAC file and keep notes from unsettling situations and see if a pattern emerges. Hopefully you've listened to the advice earlier in this booklet. Years later, archives all over the Internet still tell the story; you can easily find a copy of Black's snitch letter. This explains, in graphic detail, with examples, about how police will twist your words and/or lie about you if you say anything at all to them. In game theory, according to Wikipedia, " the logical decision leads each to betray the other, even though their individual 'prize' would be greater if they cooperated." They detail how they Beware of anybody who not only wants you to commit illegal acts but goes out of his way to "help" you do so! gunna is a snitch 6ix9ine is a rat. Okay, so you find yourself under arrest because of a snitch. It works something like this: Two (or more) people are arrested but the police don't have enough information to convict either of you. Some may be blabbermouths or edgy types who are walking stupidly into the snitch's trap. You can chitty-chat with your cellmates to pass the time and keep them from thinking you're a jerk; you can probably also learn quite a bit from them. A group of rats is called a 'mischief'! We're not sure where the word snitch comes from, although we do know that snitches have been snitching for a very long time. The cop is so sad, he just had to put down his 16-year-old catdogfish yesterday. Today, LE is on your Facebook page learning everything they can about you while developing their interrogation strategy. Again, we are very, very squeamish about the idea of turning any non-violent, non-thieving person into to any law-enforcement agency. Flex Your Rights This organization has online videos, DVDs, and tons of advice on how to handle yourself during police encounters. The singer intros the song by saying, "This is dedicated to all the undercover cops out there today " and about a dozen people turn and look at me with knowing expressions. ago. If you're a political activist, keep your nose clean in other ways. Snitches are effective precisely because they're so hard to detect. You should never imagine you can outsmart a cop with clever talk. And there are really some people who would do that. And yes, this may well mean you go through a couple interviews and pay a couple of fees before you find the "right one.". They confiscated perfectly legal items (including dried poppies and a mug warmer they mistook for a drug-weighing scale). Repeat the question before answering? There are jailhouse snitches either deliberately planted in your cell after you've been arrested or just opportunists who happen to be there and are willing to share whatever you say (or make up lies about things you said). North Carolina, Monaca They may well be up to nefarious deeds that their handlers in the police departments or government agencies don't know. But bear in mind that DAs often are of the "lock-em-all-up" frame of mind, while public defenders are frequently used to just pleading their clients out to get the best deal possible, without concern for actual guilt or innocence. When you first interview an attorney, you don't have to lay out in detail what you're up to perhaps just say that you're a free-speech advocate or a drug legalization advocate (or whatever the general truth is) and that you have been advised to have a good criminal defense attorney on tap because these days even innocent people are at peril from snitches and sloppy justice. Let's say, though, that you believe you've spotted a snitch and this snitch is not only in a position to harm you, but also a group you belong to whether that be a bunch of dope-smoking friends, a group of hobbyists or gun owners, an activist political organization, or a religious group. All they think is, "Oh, Group X; yeah, they're a bunch of violent loonies. Some lawyers in some circumstances will advise a client to go ahead and accept an offer to snitch in exchange for more lenient treatment. After about four months of working with us, he just stopped coming. Even if you get busted, you'll handle yourself in a way that will make you less vulnerable to manipulation. There's not much you can do about this person. If more things happen during the day they all go under the same date. Every click, every search, every action CAN be recorded. LE will invariably offer you a chance to "tell your side." He doesn't sell secrets for power or cash. Rats! Encrypt your cute cat jokes and your discussions of last night's favorite TV show (that way you don't call special attention to your most confidential exchanges). Of course, keep in mind that the prosecutor is a lawyer, too, so it's not necessarily all to the good.". Don't say anything you don't want to hear repeated when there is any possibility of being recorded. How do YOU treat an exposed snitch? He notes: "While all snitches are cowards, not all snitches are wimps or sissies. Discuss "X" with one person/group, share "Y" with another group, and keep your yap shut about "Z". They are experts at staying out of sight! A "rat" is a traitor, a conceiver, planner, or physical participator He doesn't sell secrets for power or cash, he betrays the trust of his team or his family hoping to save his own cowardly ass. No one in law enforcement (LE) is your friend, and NO ONE wants to "help" you. They will disrupt you mid-word, tell you to shut up, tell you it's not your turn to talk, anything just to keep you from denying your guilt. In a serious case, you may end up having to shut down the entire group to foil a snitch or agent provocateur. Organize a shunning. Have at it. A friend suddenly starts pushing you to do or advise on illegal things. Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine (his legal name is Daniel Hernandez) was released today because of said measures. Topics include "Don't get tricked," "When do I have to show ID?," "How to refuse searches," "10 Rules for dealing with the police," and much more. And finally let's never forget some snitches play on that most basic instinct of all S.E.X. As they grew older, they went to the same schools, and entered the same military duty side by side. You can do this quietly perhaps just by moving meetings and failing to inform the person of the new place. The difference is, at least a snitch is human, but a rat is a f***** rat, period." In addition to Morgan Freeman, Savage Mode II includes features . Your interrogators will take positions clearly letting you know that they are in total control, that you are in their world, and the only way out of the room is through them. The Reid technique is used by police to manipulate arrestees into cooperating which may include everything from confessing to a crime you didn't (or did) commit to agreeing to rat out your friends. They often deal with petty criminals who expect nothing more than to be "processed." Do a Startpage.com or DuckDuckGo.com search to find it if you're interested.) Prior to talking to you, the LE tries to learn everything there is to know about the event leading to your arrest. . Mindset: The common territory between snitches and victims But I've interviewed/interrogated maybe 100 or more people and I've found, almost as a rule, that people have the hardest time keeping quiet. Do not feed the person false information (because if that person is an undercover agent this could be a crime in and of itself), Do not commit violence against the person, Just get away even if it means leaving a group. Here are seven things you may not have known about Hill. And remember, it'll probably help your case a lot if you AVOID TALKING TO THE POLICE. Don't try to outwit them. When someone makes a statement or allegation, its human nature to want to refute it. A "rat" is a traitor, a conceiver, planner or physical participator He doesn't sell secrets for power or cash He betrays the trust of his team or his family hoping to save his own cowardly ass The difference is, at least a snitch is human, but a rat is a fuckin' rat, period Submit Corrections USE THEM!!! AT ALL. Has she been seen with police? If not, you may not have a snitch, but you have an untrustworthy person, for sure. Similar to humans, rats often give in to peer pressure. All throughout, LE will do everything they can to keep you from denying your "guilt." Years ago, when the New York Libertarian Party was starting up, a new member joined and became active. Remember, you can decide to remain silent or ask for a lawyer at any time during your questioning or interrogation. Always, always make sure that you and the other "on the up and up" members of your group remain on record as NOT advocating illegal, and in particular violently illegal, activities. Meanwhile, in 2018, a book claimed to offer evidence that Anne Frank and her family were betrayed by a Jewish woman who was executed after World War II for collaborating with the Nazis. Or you can do it publicly, literally holding a purge or a type of trial where you present the evidence against the person. More on that later. Y'all need to listen to that sh*t though 'cause that sh*t is facts. What makes snitches so dangerous? I've smoked my share of The Devil's Lettuce but sometimes potheads just ain't too bright. (And remember again, cops are among the biggest liars on the planet.). But, sadly, almost everyone I asked responded, "Don't mention me!". 5 Famous Snitches and Celebrity Rats When people start thinking they are better than everyone else they will squeal on anyone the second they get pinched. And you must be especially careful that you never put yourself in a position where you can be accused of "lying to law enforcement," since you can go to prison for that even when you're innocent in every other way. But having agreed to snitch, then changed your mind, you've got a tough dilemma and you could use some assistance getting out of it. Listen to the official audio of "Snitches & Rats" by 21 Savage x Metro Boomin (Official Audio)Stream Savage Mode 2:https://21Savage.lnk.to/SAVAGEMODE_IISubsc. He "cuts them out of the herd" in order to pull them into illegal plots. A rat is a traitor, a conceiver, planner or physical participator. In that case, reporting on you isn't snitching, it's self defense. First you should start with the date. In game theory, the phenomenon is called The Prisoner's Dilemma. Sensitive data and membership list should be kept under lock and key. Consider going public with your situation. And no doubt homosexual attraction can blind eyes and loosen lips just as effectively. Appendix 4: Other helpful resources. So do prosecutors and virtually all government investigators. Spending a few dollars on a consultation can save you a LOT of money and headaches down the road. Cover So, if you find yourself being interrogated and you feel you must defend yourself, at least try to minimize the damage. Oh and don't leave any lines blank. A "snitch" is someone minding other folks' business To find information they can sell for a price or trade for some other form of compensation A "rat" is a traitor, a conceiver, planner or physical participator He doesn't sell secrets for power or cash, he betrays the trust of his team or his family hoping to save his own cowardly ass Rat is a synonym of snitch. If state wiretapping laws forbid recording without the consent of all parties, then at least consider openly recording meetings to counteract any lies the snitch may tell his handlers.