Witness / Third-Party Situations

Scene 2 of 2: Questions and Leaving

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Narration

An officer may ask if you saw something. You can answer briefly, or say you do not wish to answer. Once directed, leaving the area can help your body settle. Leaving safely is a positive and protective choice.

Key points

  • You can answer briefly or say you do not wish to answer.
  • Leaving the area helps your body settle.
  • Leaving safely is a protective choice.

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Witness rights


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Can you decline to answer?



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