11 Dealing with the Police
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2. If you have a problem with the police
Most people know that the police have powers they can use against you if they think you have committed a crime or are about to commit a crime, but the police should treat you with courtesy and respect. If a police officer treats you badly or unfairly - or, even worse, injures you - you can take action against them..
3. If you are stopped and searched
4. Your options for taking action
7. Making a complaint against a police officer
9. The result of your complaint
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Leaflet Version: August 2006
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