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Attention Students: Attention Students:

DO NOT CONSENT TO SEARCH DO NOT CONSENT TO SEARCH


Unless you are being arrested or detained, police may not search your person, your property, Unless you are being arrested or detained, police may not search your person, your property,
your residence or your vehicle without a warrant or your consent. your residence or your vehicle without a warrant or your consent.

Here are some simple phrases to know in case of an encounter with law enforcement: Here are some simple phrases to know in case of an encounter with law enforcement:
- “I do not consent to any searches.” - “I do not consent to any searches.”
- “Am I being detained, officer?” - “Am I being detained, officer?”
- “I’d like to speak with a lawyer before answering any questions.” - “I’d like to speak with a lawyer before answering any questions.”
- “Am I free to go?” - “Am I free to go?”
- “...” (Silence) - “...” (Silence)

By using these phrases in an encounter with a police officer, you are demonstrating that you By using these phrases in an encounter with a police officer, you are demonstrating that you
understand your rights as a citizen and the officer will likely back off. Do not answer any understand your rights as a citizen and the officer will likely back off. Do not answer any
questions. questions.

Know Your rights Know Your rights


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Attention Students: Attention Students:


DO NOT CONSENT TO SEARCH DO NOT CONSENT TO SEARCH
Unless you are being arrested or detained, police may not search your person, your property, Unless you are being arrested or detained, police may not search your person, your property,
your residence or your vehicle without a warrant or your consent. your residence or your vehicle without a warrant or your consent.

Here are some simple phrases to know in case of an encounter with law enforcement: Here are some simple phrases to know in case of an encounter with law enforcement:
- “I do not consent to any searches.” - “I do not consent to any searches.”
- “Am I being detained, officer?” - “Am I being detained, officer?”
- “I’d like to speak with a lawyer before answering any questions.” - “I’d like to speak with a lawyer before answering any questions.”
- “Am I free to go?” - “Am I free to go?”
- “...” (Silence) - “...” (Silence)

By using these phrases in an encounter with a police officer, you are demonstrating that you By using these phrases in an encounter with a police officer, you are demonstrating that you
understand your rights as a citizen and the officer will likely back off. Do not answer any understand your rights as a citizen and the officer will likely back off. Do not answer any
questions. questions.

Know Your rights Know Your rights


Courtesy of: & Courtesy of: &
funded by your student activity fee funded by your student activity fee

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