"We want to make Bay Area residents leave these actions with both their safety and civil rights intact," late San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi said.
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Here's what to do if you're stopped by police officers:
If you make contact with law enforcement:
- Remain calm
- Don't argue or negotiate as an individual
- Don't touch an officer
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If you are stopped, detained or arrested by law enforcement:
- Ask if you're free to go
- If you aren't free to go, you should truthfully identify yourself (unless you want to spend extra time in jail)
- You have the right to remain silent and not answer any questions (remember that jail calls are recorded)
- You have the right to speak with a lawyer
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What do you say:
- "Am I free to go?"
- "I want to remain silent"
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