What can you do if you are stopped? Civil rights attorneys advise the following:
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Know your rights: you are not required to give permission to police officer to search your car. You can deny the request - but do so politely.
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Don't argue: the police may try to intimidate you. Do not be confrontational and provoke an argument.
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Get the names of the officers: be sure to get their badge numbers, squad car number, license plate number, and make a note of the location and time of day.
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File a complaint if you feel you have been mis-treated: contact the ACLU or other civil rights organizations for legal advice.
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