I have included some names of the 613 unarmed Blacks killed by police officers in 2018 alone. The ACLU has published Know Your Rights when confronted by the police, which I will now include.
- If you're stopped by the police you have the right to remain silent, if your suspected or accused of a crime you must at least identify yourself. If detained ask for a lawyer and if a minor (under age 18) ask for your parents or guardians. Remember to remain silent, anything you say or do can and will be used against you; so DON'T say, sign, do or make any decisions.
- Stay calm, don't run always keep hands where police can see them, ask if free to leave is so calmly and silently walk away no sudden movements. If not ask what charged for do not consent to search without a warrant... see above ^^^ REMAIN SILENT!!
- If stopped in car park in a safe place, turn car off and put hands on steering wheel, show required documentation ie: License/I.D.; Insurance; registration. Again you can refuse search of car without a warrant.
- If arrested, do not resist. As previously stated don't say, make decisions , or do anything without a lawyer or if minor parents or guardians. You have the right to make a legal phone call always remain calm and cooperate within your rights.
- If you feel your rights have been violated advise your attorney and file a compliant with Police Internal Affairs & Compliance Department.
I truly hope this helps and individual rights are protected; in addition to cut down on police brutality and killings. When you know better you do better... PEACE
- Lamar C. Richardson ~ Toledo, OH.
- Oscar Grant~ Oakland, CA.
- Cynthia Fields~ Savannah, GA.
- Rashawn Washington~...Vineland, N.J.
- Anthony Marcell Green~ Kingsland, GA.
- Antwon Rose~ Pittsburg, PA.
- Robert Lawrence White~ Silver Springs, MD.
- Marcus David Peters~ Richmond, VA.
- Juan Jones~ Danville, VA.
- Danny Thomas~ Greenspoint, TX.
- Stephon Clark~ Sacramento, CA.
- Eric Garner~ Staten Island, NYC.
- Tamar Rice~ Cleveland, OH.
- Arthur McAfee~ Longview, TX.
- Trayvon Martin~ Stanford, FL. (although it wasn't a police officer killing, but the situation supports the mentality of some view on Black lives and legal system)
- mike brown
I pray that our legal and law enforcement make drastic changes to protect ALL lives, as
a community we need to be vigilant in our rights and knowledge of this corrupt racist system.
PEACE