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Know Your RightsBy: Grace EdmondsEverybody from a young age is taught toalways obey police officers. If we do exactly what theyask then everything will be much easier but it is importantto know what the law does and does not requireof us. Cooperation is important but sometimes we dothings or say things that we don’t have to just becausethey tell us too. When police talk to teenagers theysometimes rely on the fear factor to get the informationthey need to get them in trouble or to get otherinformation that was not necessary for the person togive. For example when you are driving, if a policemanpulls you over you do not have to answer any questionsabout anything other than your name and youraddress. If the officer asks where you are going, whereyou were, or whom you were with you do not have toanswer him. Never talk back or touch a police officerand always keep both of your hands where he can seethem. If you don’t want to answer the question simplyask, “Am I free to go?” The officer may say somethinglike, “If you have nothing to hide then why won’t youanswer me.” You do not have to answer this questioneither. You have every right not to speak with the policeofficer. When an officer pulls you over and asks you toroll down your window you only have to roll it downenough to show him your license and registrationor proof of insurance. If a policeman asks permissionto search your car you can say no. If they didn’t needpermission they wouldn’t ask. If a police officer doessearch you then do not resist. A police officer maysearch your car without a warrant if he has a probablecause. Being stopped for a traffic violation should notautomatically give him the right to search your car. Ifthe officer searches you and you did not give him permissionsay, “I do not consent to this search” to protectyourself. If you feel like your rights are being abused,you can ask to officer to call his supervisor to the scene.If a police officer tells you to get out of the car lock thedoor behind you. Keeping your mouth shut is the bestthing you can do. Once an officer has given you a ticketor a warning it is a perfect time to ask “Am I free to go?”before more questions are asked.A police officer has every right to pat you downto check for weapons. If the officer feels what could bea weapon he can go in your pocket and take out whathe believes is a weapon. If he does not feel a weapon,he can not tell you to empty your pockets. If you areunder arrest he then has the right to search you. If apolice officer stops you on the sidewalk and asks tospeak with you, it is completely within your right to tellthe officer you do not want to speak with him. Againyou do not have to answer any questions about whatyou have been doing or whom you have been with.A question people always ask is; if a police officerknocks on my door do I have to answer? The answer isno you do not unless the officer has a warrant signedby a judge. You can tell the police officer that you havenothing to say to him. If he shows you a warrant makesure it is signed, and it has the correct address. Openingthe door even just a little can give them to okay to shovetheir way in. A policeman can enter your hour housewithout a warrant if there is an emergency situation, or ifthere is something in plain views that he can seize.It is extremely important for everybody to knowtheir right, especially children, teenagers, and youngadults so that they don’t get taken advantage of. Manyofficers can scare people in to getting information theywant but if you know your rights then you can avoidthese circumstances. It is extremely important to alwaysbe polite to police officers and never touch them becausethat will immediately get you in trouble no matterwhat your intensions are. Remember to always bepolite and respectful, but also make sure that your rightsare not being taken advantage of. Even though youhave the right not to answer questions it is important toremember who has the power in these situations. Thepolice do. Cooperating with the police man is your bestbet. If you cooperate the police man is much more likelyto let you off with a warning. Cooperation is very importantto police officers but if your rights are being violatedthen you should know.Tiger StadiumBy: Nathaniel WeissTiger Stadium sadly closed on the cold day ofSeptember 27, 1999 after 87 years of amazing memories.The Corner, as it was known to Tigers fans, has beenunder demolition since July 2008 and was finished onSeptember 22, 2009. Tiger Stadium will never be forgottenbecause of the great memories it has made over thelast 8 decades.In the year 1881on May 2 the Detroit Wolverinesplayed their first baseball game. At that time the Wolverineswere playing at the Recreation Park on Brandy St.and Willis Ave. The Detroit Wolverines franchise lasteduntil 1888 and was replaced by the Detroit Tigers in1895. New owner Arthur Van Der Beck built the team astadium in 1896 that was between Michigan and Trumbelland called it Bennett Park, named after their catcherCharlie Bennett. The team succeeded very well and in1901 the Tigers were admitted into the American Leagueand their ballpark expanded from 6,000 seats to 8,500.