How 2 Speak To The Police
How 2 Speak To The Police
a few things to think about
the Police are there to help you
even if you have been in trouble with them before they will still listen to you
if you can, take someone with you for support
it might mean a bit of waiting and it is easier if you have company
you can walk into any police station anywhere in the country
if it is busy it might be better to come back an hour later ... save waiting ... go and get a cup of tea and go back later
if you are under 16 you are allowed to ask to see a child protection officer
they are specially trained to listen and understand the things you need to tell them about
you can ask to see a police man or woman, whichever you are more comfortable with
it is ok to ask for a private room to explain what you need to see someone about
you could say ‘ please could see someone in private to explain as it is a bit public out here’ ... they won’t mind and as soon as they can they will arrange it
always tell the truth
don’t say things because they make it sound more interesting
exaggerating won’t look good later
but also don’t hold back from saying things because you think it will be shocking, the police can cope with anything they are told
if you get upset while talking ask for a break and a glass of water, take your time there is no hurry
remember the police are there to help you they want to listen and make sure they understand everything properly