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What if the police approach me?
police man

Always find out:

  • the officer's name or badge number;
  • the station they are from;
  • why they want to speak to, arrest or question you.

Police must give you this information. Police can't take you anywhere unless they arrest you or you agree to go.

If police arrest you, they must tell you:

  • you are under arrest;
  • why you are being arrested.



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The information contained on this page is not legal advice. If you have a legal problem you should talk to a lawyer before making a decision about what to do. The information on this page is written for people resident in, or affected by, the laws of New South Wales, Australia only.

most recently updated 1 February 2000