217611 868 Language & Reference Politics & Citizenship Political Tasks true Thu, 19 Jun 2008 07:57:38 -0700 politics, political, Demonstration, demonstrating, protesting, police, avoiding, jail How To Protest and Not Get Arrested http://www.howcast.com/videos/217611-How-To-Protest-and-Not-Get-Arrested http://www.howcast.com/videos/217611-How-To-Protest-and-Not-Get-Arrested/edit live 1 blairfell http://img.howcast.com/images/icons/howto-xxlarge.png 294 84953 1 0 Warning Despite following these guidelines, unjustified arrests still can occur.

]]> 84954 2 0 Step Prepare to Protest Prepare to protest. After choosing which convention to protest, you’ll need to decide what visuals you’ll want to use. Posters? A costume and mask? Be creative and concise in your message. Humor and alliteration also help.

]]> 84955 3 0 Tip Do NOT use wooden sticks or metal poles to carry your poster. Certain municipalities, like New York City, prohibit their use in demonstrations. If you have one you may be subject to arrest for carrying a weapon.

]]> 84956 4 0 Step Make sure to have a permit Make sure the group you’re protesting with has the required permit for their gathering. Carefully follow the rules set by the local authority as to the “time, place, and manner” of the protest — which can determine where you’re allowed to march or how loud you can be.

]]> 84957 5 0 Tip Some situations may not always require a permit, such as protesting with a small group, or on your own. Also, large spontaneous demonstrations due to some cataclysmic event don’t require a permit. But you’ll still need to follow the basic rules.

]]> 84958 6 0 Step Don't block pedestrians Stay on the sidewalk and do not block pedestrians from passing. Blocking entrances or sidewalks are two of the main reasons for people being arrested.

]]> 84959 7 0 Step Never threaten Raise your voice, but never threaten. Expressing your opinion loudly about an issue or candidate is protected speech; threatening someone or their supporters with violence is not.

]]> 84960 8 0 Step Never talk to the police Listen to what they say, but never talk back to the police. If they start asking you questions, don’t begin blabbing, since they may be fishing for reasons to arrest you or your companions. Simply say, “Am I being detained?” If they say no, move along without another word.

]]> 84961 9 0 Tip Police can only detain you if they have a “reasonable suspicion” that you’ve been involved in a crime. No reasonable suspicion, no detention or arrest — usually.

]]> 84962 10 0 Step Remain silent Keep your mouth shut. If you’re being detained or arrested, you have the right to know why — but don’t argue. Give the police whatever documents they request, and then say nothing more than these 10 words: “I am going to remain silent. I want a lawyer.”

]]> 84963 11 0 Step Do not resist Don’t resist arrest. Even if you’re being arrested for no good reason, resisting arrest is itself cause for arrest. Note the details of what happened and get the badge number of the officer. Then just go along with the police peacefully and sort it out in court.

]]> 84964 12 0 Fact Of the 1,800 people arrested at the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York, 90% had their charges dropped.

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