Police and your basic rights
Source: Malaysian Bar Council 1. POLICE STOPS YOU 1.1 Not in uniform, ask for identification Say: "Please, show me your Police authority card". 1.2 Police authority card Red : Suspended Police Officer. He has no authority to do anything to you. Walk away. Other colours: • Blue : Rank of Inspector and above • Yellow : Below the rank of Inspector • White : Reserve police Note his name and ID number 1.3 In uniform Note his name and ID number on his uniform. 1.4 Police vehicle Note the number plate of the patrol car or motorcycle. 2. POLICE QUESTION YOU WHEN STOPPED 2.1 Your identification Only give your name, ID card number and address. 2.2 The police ask other questions Politely ask "Am I under arrest?" 2.3 When you are under arrest You are arrested if the police: • tells you "yes"; • does not allow you to leave/want to take you to the Police Station; or • handcuffs you if you are not under arrest, you may walk away/refuse to follow him ...