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# Tips for interacting with police
- URL: https://www.legalexaminer.com/yhull/home-family/tips-for-interacting-with-police/
- Published: 2020-06-16T02:00:21.000Z
- Updated: 2020-06-16T02:00:21.000Z
- Author: Yvette C. Hammett
- Tags: Home & Family

Experts suggest knowing these tips when interacting with the police

- Remain calm if confronted by police
- Ask whether you are being detained
- Keep your hands where police can see them
- You are not required to answer questions
- Do not argue with police
- You have the right to ask for badge numbers and names
- You can ask for a lawyer
- Do not consent to a search of your property
- Ask the officer if you are free to go
- Do not interfere with or obstruct police
- Do prepare your family in case you are arrested
- File a written complaint if you feel your rights have been violated