If you were detained, then you should always remember that the police represent the state, and you must behave as correctly as possible, even if employees behave incorrectly. Do not insult your personal dignity and make sure that your rights as a person and citizen are respected.
Ask the employee to introduce themselves and show identification. If he didn’t do this on his own, then ask in a polite form, “Could you introduce yourself?” Then ask to explain the reason for the increased interest in you, because even the verification of documents should have some reason, especially if you are offered to “pass”.
Before you go for an employee to a car or to a strong point, you should ask about the reason for the detention and whether you were detained. These reasons may include identification if you do not have documents with you, detention as a suspect or accused in a criminal case or administrative violation.
Be polite, calm, so as not to give a reason to accuse you of disobedience, which is a serious offense. Make it clear that you have nothing to fear, but you know all your rights. Insulting police officers is subject to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
Write down everything you managed to find out. Remember the last name, first name, patronymic, as well as the rank of the employee and his identification number. The best thing is to write everything down (car and compartment number, time, etc.). This can all come in handy when making a complaint.
You are not required to carry identification documents with you, but if they are absent, the policeman has the right to detain you in order to establish your identity, but for no more than 3 hours.
Each detainee has the right to an explanation of the reason and reason for limiting rights and freedoms. The suspect must know what he is suspected of, and has the right to clarify his rights and receive medical care. During the detention, you can familiarize yourself with the protocols or refuse to sign them. You can notify your relatives of your whereabouts, you can appeal against illegal actions of officials. You can also use the help of a lawyer right from the moment you are detained and you have the right not to testify against your relatives and yourself.
