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>[https://www.pbs.org/black-culture/connect/talk-back/10_rules_of_survival_if_stopped_by_police/]
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>10 Rules of Survival if Stopped by the Police
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>1. Be polite and respectful when stopped by the police. Keep your mouth closed.
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>2. Remember that your goal is to get home safely. If you feel that your rights have been violated, you and your parents have the right to file a formal complaint with your local police jurisdiction.
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>3. Don’t, under any circumstance, get into an argument with the police.
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>4. Always remember that anything you say or do can be used against you in court.
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>5. Keep your hands in plain sight and make sure the police can see your hands at all times.
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>6. Avoid physical contact with the police. No sudden movements, and keep hands out of your pockets.
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>7. Do not run, even if you are afraid of the police.
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>8. Even if you believe that you are innocent, do not resist arrest.
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>9. Don’t make any statements about the incident until you are able to meet with a lawyer or public defender.
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>10. Stay calm and remain in control. Watch your words, body language and emotions.
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11. Don^t be black