*Think carefully about your words, movement, body language and emotions.

    *Don't get into an argument.

    *Remember, anything you say or do can be used against you.

    *Keep your hands where the police can see them.

    *Don't run.

    *Don't touch any police officer.

    *Don't resist, even if you believe you are innocent.

    *Don't complain on the scene or tell the police officer they're wrong or that you're going          to file a complaint.

    *Do not make any statements regarding the incident.

    *Ask for a lawyer immediately upon your arrest.

    *Remember the officer's badge and patrol car numbers.

    *Write down everything you remember as soon as possible.

    *Try to find witnesses and their names and phone numbers.

    *If you are injured, take photographs of the injuries as soon as possible, but make sure          you seek medical attention first.

    *If you feel your rights have been violated, file a complaint with the Police Department's          internal affairs division or civilian complaint board.

Full text: "Know Your Rights: What to Do If You're Stopped by the Police," 7.30.2004 http://www.aclu.org/police/gen/14528res20040730.html