FYI: Checkpoints

[jjmd3_787]

Police checkpoints are very important as deterrents from crimes. Pero ung report nung 1 gabi about a UNTV broadcaster harassed at a checkpoint refreshes my memory about what had happened to my friend...

Na-checkpoint siya sa panulukan ng Ma. Clara St. corner N. Roxas QC years ago, dimly lit ang area, at brusko yung mga pulis. They checked his glove compartment and allegedly found sticks of marijuana! They bullied him into forcing a confession on the spot which he strongly denied. Anyway, nakuhanan siya ng php10,000 para daw hindi siya ikulong. And I know this is not an isolated case.

So I made sure this will not happen to me. I went to my uncle who's a lawyer to know my rights in such situation. And here's some which I am happy to share:

1. the checkpoint must be in an adequately lit area
2. the police officers must have visible IDs or nameplates
3. the police officers must be courteous at all times and explains the procedure they are about to do
4. being a random inspection, checkpoints will be limited to visual searches only. Wala kasi silang search warrant. You have the right to be the one to sort the things out from your glove & trunk compartments for inspection. The police officers can only watch and may just give further instructions to broaden their inspection
5. lastly, in cases of the absence of nameplates or IDs, the police officers must tell their names when asked

Vigilance is a must! Hindi lang kasi mga pulis ang nagsusuot ng uniporme at nagco-conduct ng checkpoints. There are many lawless elements around.

Be safe...

[Taurus]

This is true. You could also stop to a well lit area and with people around if theirs are not. I have also heard that a warning shot is now also not allowed :police:

Know your rights!

[Galactus]

Re: the UNTV reporter who was allegedly harassed, hindi naman sa checkpoint nangyari yun eh.

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquire...-of-harassment

UNTV host accuses QC cops of harassment


By Julie M. Aurelio
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 06:58:00 05/19/2009

Filed Under: Media, Police, Justice & Rights, Crime


MANILA, Philippines—A host of a local cable channel yesterday accused two Quezon City policemen of harassment, claiming they flagged her down and then searched her belongings without a warrant.

Lyn Perez, 40, a host on UNTV, said she was driving along a dark portion of Examiner Road at around 4 a.m. on her way to her morning program when she heard a siren and saw a police car behind her vehicle.

“It wasn’t a checkpoint. The mobile car flagged me down and I slowed down,” she said.

A policeman whom she described as being in his 40s and with dark skin approached her and asked her for her driver’s license.

“[He told me] the tint of my car windows was too dark. He did not cite any other offense,” Perez said, adding that she had introduced herself as a member of media.

She recalled that the policeman asked her to open the door on the right side of her car. He then took her bag and went through it without telling her what he was looking for.

“In my mind, I knew he couldn’t do that without a search warrant,” Perez said, adding that the policeman allowed her go to but not before telling her, “Take care, you were driving a little fast.”

Upon learning of the incident, Quezon City Police District director, Chief Superintendent Elmo San Diego, ordered his men to help Perez identify the two policemen.

Perez, however, said she was not able to get the policeman’s name or the number of his police car.

[Galactus]

Re: the UNTV reporter who was allegedly harassed, hindi naman sa checkpoint nangyari yun eh.

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquire...-of-harassment

UNTV host accuses QC cops of harassment


By Julie M. Aurelio
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 06:58:00 05/19/2009

Filed Under: Media, Police, Justice & Rights, Crime


MANILA, Philippines—A host of a local cable channel yesterday accused two Quezon City policemen of harassment, claiming they flagged her down and then searched her belongings without a warrant.

Lyn Perez, 40, a host on UNTV, said she was driving along a dark portion of Examiner Road at around 4 a.m. on her way to her morning program when she heard a siren and saw a police car behind her vehicle.

“It wasn’t a checkpoint. The mobile car flagged me down and I slowed down,” she said.

A policeman whom she described as being in his 40s and with dark skin approached her and asked her for her driver’s license.

“[He told me] the tint of my car windows was too dark. He did not cite any other offense,” Perez said, adding that she had introduced herself as a member of media.

She recalled that the policeman asked her to open the door on the right side of her car. He then took her bag and went through it without telling her what he was looking for.

“In my mind, I knew he couldn’t do that without a search warrant,” Perez said, adding that the policeman allowed her go to but not before telling her, “Take care, you were driving a little fast.”

Upon learning of the incident, Quezon City Police District director, Chief Superintendent Elmo San Diego, ordered his men to help Perez identify the two policemen.

Perez, however, said she was not able to get the policeman’s name or the number of his police car.

[jjmd3_787]

I stand corrected...
Mas malala pa pala yung nangyari sa UNTV broadcaster. It's a bitter sad reality that police can do whatever they want with a civilian. Importante talagang alam mo ang rights mo.

[kurby]

Question:

If for example they apprehended you with a violation and they wanted to ride on your vehicle do you have the right to refuse?

[kevin3000]

kung sakaling may makitang mga marijuana at kung ano2 sa sasakyan niyo wag na wag niyong hahawakan, para walang fingerprint