I was a police officer for twenty-five years and made hundreds of car stops and completed quite a few searches, so listen to this retired patrol commander:
In the simplest of terms, if a police officer asks your permission to do something, they are not allowed to do this thing without your permission or consent.
Just say the words, I do not consent to a search without a warrant.
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