In response to the increasing attention to local, state, and national police conduct when interacting with the public, the mission of Legal TIPS is to provide the citizens of Madison a guide to understanding their rights during common encounters with law enforcement. In addition, it provides insight from the Madison Police Department on what their protocol and duty is to the public during such encounters.
Often, encounters between law enforcement and citizens go awry due to both the lack of understanding of an individual’s rights and the duty and responsibility of law enforcement in any given situation. We believe that providing the general public with this information will empower citizens with knowledge of their own rights, which in turn will create an improved environment for peaceful interactions when encountering law enforcement.
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