Tips for Dealing with Police

If you get pulled over by the police what do you do?

• Remain calm. Choose your words, gestures and expressions carefully.
  
  
• Don't lose your temper or fight with a police officer.
  
  
• Know your rights. Anything you say or do can and will be used against you.
  
  
• Always keep your hand on the steering wheel or visible to the officers.
  
  
• Don't try to make a break for it. Never assault or even touch an officer.
  
  
• Cooperate. Do everything the officer asks and don't try to resist arrest, even if you may not be guilty.
  
  
• Be respectful to the officers. Don't use physical or verbal threats.
  
  
• Wait until you have a lawyer present before you make a statement.
  
  
• Once you've been arrested request a lawyer right away.
  
  
• Write down officer's badge numbers and patrol car numbers.
  
  
• Make notes of all the details and keep a record of everything that happened.
  
  
• Look for witnesses at the scene. Take down names and phone numbers.
  
  
• If you have sustained an injury, seek immediate medical attention and also document the injury with photos.

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