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Know Your Rights Card: Officer’s Guide

What is the Know Your Rights Card?

The Know Your Rights card is an educational tool provided by Reserve The Blue to help individuals understand their rights during interactions with law enforcement officers. The card outlines fundamental legal rights, ensuring that individuals are aware of their protections under the law.

This page serves as an introduction for officers to familiarize themselves with the purpose and importance of the Know Your Rights card, ensuring that it is properly validated during police encounters.

Key Rights Included on the Card:

Right to Remain Silent: Individuals have the right to remain silent and not answer questions about their identity or actions.
Right to Refuse a Search: Individuals can refuse a search unless law enforcement has a valid warrant or probable cause.
Right to Know Why They Are Being Stopped: Individuals have the right to ask why they are being stopped or detained by law enforcement.
Right to an Attorney: If arrested, individuals have the right to request an attorney and remain silent until their lawyer is present.
Right to Be Free from Discrimination: Individuals are protected from racial profiling or discrimination during encounters with law enforcement.

Purpose of the Know Your Rights Card:

The card is part of an effort to promote community trust and ensure transparency in law enforcement practices. It helps empower individuals by informing them of their rights, and it aids officers in maintaining accountability during their interactions.

Officer’s Role:

As an officer, when you encounter an individual presenting a Know Your Rights card, it’s crucial to:

Verify the serial number and cardholder details.
Confirm that the cardholder's rights were informed, if applicable.
Document the interaction using the Officer Report Form.

By following this process, you help ensure the rights of individuals are respected while maintaining transparency in law enforcement practices.

Next Step: Validate the Card

Once you’ve read the information about the Know Your Rights card, please proceed to the card validation page to confirm the serial number and status of the cardholder’s card.

Validate Know Your Rights Card
Click here to verify the validity of the card and continue the process.