I Was Harassed or Assaulted by the Police: Difference between revisions
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:I write pursuant to s. 294(2) of the Vancouver Charter, SBC 1953, c 55, to put the City of Vancouver on notice that I will be commencing a civil claim for damages against the City of Vancouver and members of the Vancouver Police Department. I was injured by members of the VPD on [DATE] at or near [PLACE]. | :I write pursuant to s. 294(2) of the Vancouver Charter, SBC 1953, c 55, to put the City of Vancouver on notice that I will be commencing a civil claim for damages against the City of Vancouver and members of the Vancouver Police Department. I was injured by members of the VPD on [DATE] at or near [PLACE]. | ||
= | =How should I prove my case?= | ||
==Write down what happened== | ==Write down what happened== | ||
Makes notes about the incident. These notes will help you recall details and may support your credibility down the road. You should include the following information: | |||
*date and time of the incident, | *date and time of the incident, | ||
*what were you doing prior to the incident, | *what were you doing prior to the incident, | ||
*who was involved, who witnessed the incident, | *who was involved, and who witnessed the incident, | ||
*the number and description of police officers involved, | *the number and description of police officers involved, | ||
*what happened during the incident, in as much detail as possible, | *what happened during the incident, in as much detail as possible, | ||
