FAQ
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What do I do if the police stop me? |
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When told to stop or halt by the
police, do so immediately. Do not run because if you do you may
be shot or even killed. Although you may feel insulted remain
calm and keep your cool. Do not react physically. Give your
name and address, or show ID, but remember, you don’t need to
say anything more. The less you say the better off you are. Although
it may be difficult, try to get the names and badge numbers of
the police who stop or arrest you. |
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What do I do if I am arrested?? |
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Once you are told that you are arrested,
only give your name, address, parents’ and employer’s name, address
and telephone number. This information is used to set bail. You
have a right to remain silent. Only say, "I want to talk to a lawyer."
Do not talk to the police, speak on a video tape or to a District
Attorney about anything concerning or related to the crime you
are arrested for, and do not
sign anything.
If you are under 16 years old, the police have to notify your parents. You may
be handcuffed, searched photographed and fingerprinted. Do not talk to the
other prisoners about your case. You have a right to make one phone call to
your family or lawyer. If you need information about a friend or relative who
has been arrested, call Central Booking in the borough in which s/he was arrested.
Bronx (718) 590-2817
Brooklyn: (718) 875-6586
Manhattan: (212) 374-5256
Queens: (718) 520-9311
Staten Island: (718) 876-8490 |
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What do I do if I am a victim of police brutality? |
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If a police officer strikes or hurts
you for no reason, orders you to do something that they have no
right to order you to do; speaks to you in an insulting manner
or makes negative comments about your race, nationality, religion,
sex or sexual identity, call or write the Civilian Complaint
Review Board (CCRB), 4 Rector Street, New York, NY 10006; phone
(212) 442-8833. If you need help filing a complaint, the Center
for Law and Social Justice will assist you in filing a complaint
and in obtaining a lawyer, ii you want to file a law suit. |
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Will CLSJ provide a lawyer for my legal dispute? |
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CLSJ does not represent individuals
in legal matters except for immigration legalization and naturalization,
however; we do provide free legal consultations so community members
will know their rights. We also provide legal referrals. CLSJ does
handle class action cases and impact racial justice/cultural rights
litigation where many community residents are affected by social
injustice. |
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How can I volunteer at CLSJ? |
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Just call or email our office and
ask for Joan Gibbs (718.270.6296 or joanpgibbs@hotmail.com).
She will work a schedule that’s convenient for you and beneficial
to CLSJ. |
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