We depend on the policeman to keep us safe and treat us all fairly, independently of the race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion. The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina (ACLU) provides tips for to interact with the police and understand their Rights.
Your rights
- You have right to remain silent. If you want to exercise that right, say so out loud.
- You have the right to refuse to consent to register yourself, your car or your home.
- If you are not under arrest, ask if you can go. If you can go do it calmly.
- Have right to a lawyer if they arrest him. Request one immediately.
- Regardless of your citizenship or immigration status, you have constitutional rights.
Your responsibilities
- Keep calm and be courteous.
- Do not interfere or obstruct the police.
- Do not lie ni delivered false documents.
- Remember the details of the meeting.
- File a written complaint or call your local ACLU if you feel your rights have been violated.
If you are detained for asking questions
Keep calm. Dont run. Do not argue, resist or obstruct the police, even if you are innocent or if the police are violating your rights. Keep your hands where the police can see them.
Ask if you can leave. If the officer says yes, walk away quietly and quietly. If you are under arrest, you have the right to know why.
You have the right to remain silent and you cannot be punished for refusing to answer questions.
If you wish to remain silent, tell the officer out loud. In some states, you must give your name if you are asked to identify yourself.
You do not have to give your consent to be registered to yourself or your belongings, but the police may “search” your clothing if they suspect a weapon.
You must not physically resist, but you have the right to refuse consent for any further search. If you consent, it may affect you later in court.
If you are stopped in your vehicle
Stop the car in a safe place as quickly as possible. Turn off the car, turn on the interior light, open the window partially, and put your hands on the steering wheel.
If requested, show the police your driver’s license, registration and proof of insurance.
If an officer asks you to look inside your car, you can refuse to consent to the registration . But if the police believe that your car contains evidence of a crime, your car can be searched without your consent.
Both drivers and passengers have the right to remain silent. If you are a passenger, you can ask if you can leave. If the officer says yes, sit quietly or calmly walk away. Even if the officer says no, you have the right to remain silent.
If the agents come to your house
If the police or immigration officers come to your home, You don’t have to let them in unless they have certain types of court orders.
Ask the officer to slide the warrant under the door or hold it against the window so you can inspect it. A search warrant allows police to enter the address listed on the warrant, but officers can only search the areas and items listed.
An arrest warrant allows the police to enter the home of the person listed on the warrant if they believe the person is inside.
A removal / deportation order (ICE order) does not allow officers to enter a home without consent.
Even if the officers have a court order, you have the right to remain silent. If you decide to speak to the officerscome out and close the door .
More information visit the page ACLU North Carolina.
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