Police Encounter Tool

Know your rights. Record the stop. Protect yourself.

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Do not resist physically. Comply with lawful commands. Argue in court.

Stay calm. The recording is your evidence.

You can verbally invoke rights without resisting. That's the point.

Wallet Card

Printable Rights Card

Print it. Cut it out. Carry it. Hand it to an officer if nervous.

MY CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS

I am exercising these peacefully and without resistance.

I do not consent to any search.

I am exercising my right to remain silent.

I am not resisting. I will comply with lawful commands.

Am I being detained, or free to go?

I am recording this under Nevada NRS 200.620 (one-party consent).

I want an attorney before answering questions.

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Script

"Officer, I am being respectful and not resisting."

"I am recording this under Nevada NRS 200.620."

"Am I being detained, or am I free to go?"

"I do not consent to any search."

"I am exercising my Fifth Amendment right to remain silent."

"I want an attorney before answering questions."

"Please state your name and badge number."

Reference

Fourth Amendment — No Unreasonable Search

Officers cannot search you, your vehicle, or your belongings without consent or warrant. Say: "I do not consent to any search."
Fifth Amendment — Right to Remain Silent

You cannot be forced to incriminate yourself. Say: "I am exercising my right to remain silent" and stop talking.
Sixth Amendment — Right to an Attorney

Once you ask for an attorney, all questioning must stop. Say: "I want to speak to an attorney."
Nevada NRS 200.620 — Right to Record

Nevada is one-party consent. You can lawfully record police officers performing their duties in public.
Rodriguez v. United States (2015) — Traffic Stop Limits

A traffic stop cannot be prolonged beyond the time needed to issue a ticket. K9 waits are illegal extensions.

After

Save your recording to multiple locations immediately.
Write down everything while it's fresh — date, time, badge number, exact words.
Get witness contact info — names, phone numbers.
Take photos of injuries now and again in 24-48 hours.
File complaint with internal affairs of the agency.
File notice of tort claim within 6 months (NRS 41.036) if suing a government entity.
Consult civil rights attorney — many work on contingency.
Request body cam footage via public records (NRS 239) within 90 days.