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Introduction
How can this Guide help me?
Racial profiling, carding, and “street checks” – what are they?
How do we know racial profiling exists in Canada?
Where do the police get their powers? Where do my rights come from? Can policing rules change?
Acknowledgement and Thank you
Police Powers
What powers do the police have?
Can police break the law?
Can police lie?
My Rights
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Police stops, detention (being detained) vs. The right to walk away
Requests for ID and police questions vs. The right to remain silent
What rights do I have in police stops and interactions?
Driving stops – are there special rules? What are my rights?
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Security officers, mall guards, and private individuals – what can they do?
Search and seizure vs. Privacy rights
What is an arrest? When can I be arrested?
Your rights if detained or arrested
What Can I Do If My Rights Were Violated?
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What is a rights violation or unfair treatment?
Can I film police stops?
Should I take notes during an interaction with police?
What should I do if I’m injured during an interaction with police?
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When is my best time to take action?
What kind of action can I take?
If my rights were violated – can I still be arrested, charged, and found guilty?
Who Do I Contact?
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Lawyer Referral Service
Complaints about Discrimination (Human Rights Complaints)
Complaints about Discrimination
Complaints against Police
Complaints against Police
Complaints against the RCMP
Complaints against the RCMP
Legal Resources by Province
Legal Resources by Province
Complaints about Security Guards
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Introduction
How can this Guide help me?
Racial profiling, carding, and “street checks” – what are they?
How do we know racial profiling exists in Canada?
Where do the police get their powers? Where do my rights come from? Can policing rules change?
Acknowledgement and Thank you
Police Powers
What powers do the police have?
Can police break the law?
Can police lie?
My Rights
–
Police stops, detention (being detained) vs. The right to walk away
Requests for ID and police questions vs. The right to remain silent
What rights do I have in police stops and interactions?
Driving stops – are there special rules? What are my rights?
–
Security officers, mall guards, and private individuals – what can they do?
Search and seizure vs. Privacy rights
What is an arrest? When can I be arrested?
Your rights if detained or arrested
What Can I Do If My Rights Were Violated?
–
What is a rights violation or unfair treatment?
Can I film police stops?
Should I take notes during an interaction with police?
What should I do if I’m injured during an interaction with police?
–
When is my best time to take action?
What kind of action can I take?
If my rights were violated – can I still be arrested, charged, and found guilty?
Who Do I Contact?
Visit CCLA
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