Talking to the Police - Revision history

Drew Jackson: /* What to do if the police stop your car */

2014-03-25T00:58:14Z

What to do if the police stop your car

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	*what is your name and address,		*what is your name and address,
	*whose car it is, and		*whose car it is, and
	*~~will ask for~~ your ~~driver’s~~ licence and vehicle insurance papers.		*produce your driver's licence and vehicle insurance papers.

	Never offer the police money. It is a serious crime to bribe a police officer.		Never offer the police money. It is a serious crime to bribe a police officer.

Drew Jackson: /* The role of police */

2014-03-25T00:57:22Z

The role of police

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	Many municipalities in BC are policed by their own police force — the Vancouver Police Department is an example of a municipal force. The [http://www.opcc.bc.ca Police Complaints Commissioner of BC] accepts [https://www.opcc.bc.ca/complainant/how_to_file_a_complaint.html complaints relating to municipal police forces].		Many municipalities in BC are policed by their own police force — the Vancouver Police Department is an example of a municipal force. The [http://www.opcc.bc.ca Police Complaints Commissioner of BC] accepts [https://www.opcc.bc.ca/complainant/how_to_file_a_complaint.html complaints relating to municipal police forces].

	===What to do if the police ~~stops~~ your car===		===What to do if the police stop your car===

	The police may stop you for many reasons. For example you may have been driving too fast, talking on your phone or not wearing a seat belt. If a police car is behind or beside you with their lights flashing they may want to talk to you. Pull your car over to the right side of the road and stop.		The police may stop you for many reasons. For example you may have been driving too fast, talking on your phone or not wearing a seat belt. If a police car is behind or beside you with their lights flashing they may want to talk to you. Pull your car over to the right side of the road and stop.

Drew Jackson at 00:55, 25 March 2014

2014-03-25T00:55:54Z

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	Many municipalities in BC are policed by their own police force — the Vancouver Police Department is an example of a municipal force. The [http://www.opcc.bc.ca Police Complaints Commissioner of BC] accepts [https://www.opcc.bc.ca/complainant/how_to_file_a_complaint.html complaints relating to municipal police forces].		Many municipalities in BC are policed by their own police force — the Vancouver Police Department is an example of a municipal force. The [http://www.opcc.bc.ca Police Complaints Commissioner of BC] accepts [https://www.opcc.bc.ca/complainant/how_to_file_a_complaint.html complaints relating to municipal police forces].

	===What to do if the police ~~stop~~ your car===		===What to do if the police stops your car===

	The police may stop you for many reasons. For example you may have been driving too fast, talking on your phone or not wearing a seat belt. If a police car is behind or beside you with their lights flashing they may want to talk to you. Pull your car over to the right side of the road and stop.		The police may stop you for many reasons. For example you may have been driving too fast, talking on your phone or not wearing a seat belt. If a police car is behind or beside you with their lights flashing they may want to talk to you. Pull your car over to the right side of the road and stop.

Drew Jackson at 21:40, 23 March 2014

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	~~{{DEMOWARNING}}~~
	{{Law-Related ESL Badge		{{Law-Related ESL Badge
	\|lessonname= Talking to the Police Lesson Module}}		\|lessonname= Talking to the Police Lesson Module}}
	Criminal laws make it illegal for someone to hurt or steal from other people. People who are accused of breaking the criminal law are taken to court by the government. This section explains the role of the police in investigating crimes, and what to do when you are talking ~~with~~ the police.		Criminal laws make it illegal for someone to hurt or steal from other people. People who are accused of breaking the criminal law are taken to court by the government. This section explains the role of the police in investigating crimes, and what to do when you are talking to the police.

	==The role of police==		==The role of police==

Drew Jackson: /* Help for victims and witnesses */

2014-03-23T18:10:49Z

Help for victims and witnesses

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	==Help for victims and witnesses==		==Help for victims and witnesses==
	Sometimes a victim of a crime needs help. There are people in most communities called victim support workers who can help you if you have witnessed a crime and you have to go to court. They can explain what will happen and what you have to do. They may also go with you to court. To connect with a victim services workers <span class="~~no glossary~~">contact</span> VictimLinkBC at 1-800-563-0808 or [http://www.victimlinkbc.ca www.victimlinkbc.ca].		Sometimes a victim of a crime needs help. There are people in most communities called victim support workers who can help you if you have witnessed a crime and you have to go to court. They can explain what will happen and what you have to do. They may also go with you to court. To connect with a victim services workers <span class="noglossary">contact</span> VictimLinkBC at 1-800-563-0808 or [http://www.victimlinkbc.ca www.victimlinkbc.ca].

	{{REVIEWED \| reviewer = [[People's Law School]], 2014}}		{{REVIEWED \| reviewer = [[People's Law School]], 2014}}

Drew Jackson: /* Help for victims and witnesses */

2014-03-23T18:10:40Z

Help for victims and witnesses

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	==Help for victims and witnesses==		==Help for victims and witnesses==
	Sometimes a victim of a crime needs help. There are people in most communities called victim support workers who can help you if you have witnessed a crime and you have to go to court. They can explain what will happen and what you have to do. They may also go with you to court. To connect with a victim services workers contact VictimLinkBC at 1-800-563-0808 or [http://www.victimlinkbc.ca www.victimlinkbc.ca].		Sometimes a victim of a crime needs help. There are people in most communities called victim support workers who can help you if you have witnessed a crime and you have to go to court. They can explain what will happen and what you have to do. They may also go with you to court. To connect with a victim services workers <span class="no glossary">contact</span> VictimLinkBC at 1-800-563-0808 or [http://www.victimlinkbc.ca www.victimlinkbc.ca].

	{{REVIEWED \| reviewer = [[People's Law School]], 2014}}		{{REVIEWED \| reviewer = [[People's Law School]], 2014}}

Drew Jackson: /* A witness in court */

2014-03-23T18:08:59Z

A witness in court

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	:Ying Yee had to <span class="noglossary">answer</span> a lot of questions. An interpreter helped her. The Crown counsel asked questions first and then the defence lawyer asked Ying Yee some more questions.		:Ying Yee had to <span class="noglossary">answer</span> a lot of questions. An interpreter helped her. The Crown counsel asked questions first and then the defence lawyer asked Ying Yee some more questions.

	:The judge listened to Ying Yee’s answers. Then the judge made a decision. He said the man was guilty and had to go to jail		:The judge listened to Ying Yee’s answers. Then the judge made a decision. He said the man was guilty and had to go to jail.

	===Innocent until proven guilty===		===Innocent until proven guilty===

Drew Jackson: /* A witness in court */

2014-03-23T18:08:34Z

A witness in court

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	:On the court day, Ying Yee went to court and waited outside the courtroom. When her name was called, she went into the courtroom. The clerk asked her to make a legal promise that everything she said in court would be true.		:On the court day, Ying Yee went to court and waited outside the courtroom. When her name was called, she went into the courtroom. The clerk asked her to make a legal promise that everything she said in court would be true.

	:Ying Yee had to answer a lot of questions. An interpreter helped her. The Crown counsel asked questions first and then the defence lawyer asked Ying Yee some more questions.		:Ying Yee had to <span class="noglossary">answer</span> a lot of questions. An interpreter helped her. The Crown counsel asked questions first and then the defence lawyer asked Ying Yee some more questions.

	:The judge listened to Ying Yee’s answers. Then the judge made a decision. He said the man was guilty and had to go to jail		:The judge listened to Ying Yee’s answers. Then the judge made a decision. He said the man was guilty and had to go to jail

Drew Jackson: /* A witness in court */

2014-03-23T18:08:10Z

A witness in court

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	:Before the court date, Ying Yee went to a meeting at the court building. The Crown counsel, also referred to as a government lawyer, and an interpreter were there.		:Before the court date, Ying Yee went to a meeting at the court building. The Crown counsel, also referred to as a government lawyer, and an interpreter were there.

	:The Crown counsel explained to her what she would have to do and emphasized she must tell the truth and if she didn’t know the answer to a question, she should say that she didn’t know.		:The Crown counsel explained to her what she would have to do and emphasized she must tell the truth and if she didn’t know the <span class="noglossary">answer</span> to a question, she should say that she didn’t know.

	:On the court day, Ying Yee went to court and waited outside the courtroom. When her name was called, she went into the courtroom. The clerk asked her to make a legal promise that everything she said in court would be true.		:On the court day, Ying Yee went to court and waited outside the courtroom. When her name was called, she went into the courtroom. The clerk asked her to make a legal promise that everything she said in court would be true.

Drew Jackson: /* Making a complaint about the police */

2014-03-23T18:05:58Z

Making a complaint about the police

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	Most of rural BC, and some municipalities, are policed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). For complaints about the RCMP, call 1-800-665-6878 or visit the [http://www.cpc-cpp.gc.ca Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP].		Most of rural BC, and some municipalities, are policed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). For complaints about the RCMP, call 1-800-665-6878 or visit the [http://www.cpc-cpp.gc.ca Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP].

	Many municipalities in BC are policed by their own police force — the Vancouver Police Department is an example of a municipal force. The [http://www.opcc.bc.ca Police Complaints Commissioner of BC)] accepts [https://www.opcc.bc.ca/complainant/how_to_file_a_complaint.html complaints relating to municipal police forces].		Many municipalities in BC are policed by their own police force — the Vancouver Police Department is an example of a municipal force. The [http://www.opcc.bc.ca Police Complaints Commissioner of BC] accepts [https://www.opcc.bc.ca/complainant/how_to_file_a_complaint.html complaints relating to municipal police forces].

	===What to do if the police stop your car===		===What to do if the police stop your car===