10(B) Criminal Law CenterSt. Catharines, ON · November 19, 2025What to Do If Detained by the Police
1. Stay Calm and Be RespectfulDo not resist, argue, or run. Keep your hands visible and remain polite. 2. Ask if You Are Free to LeaveIf the police say you are not under arrest, calmly ask, “Am I free to go?”If yes, walk away calmly. 3. Exercise Your Right to SilenceYou are not required to answer...
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