This section relates to NSW law only. Other States and Territories may differ.

As soon as possible after any incident with police, write down everything that happened.

Make sure you take note of the details – record the time/date/place, the officers name and/or vehicle registration, and whether you believe the officers actually followed the law themselves. Please include as much information about the incident as possible. Sign and date your notes.

REPORT ALL INCIDENTS that you have with Police at a beat to the Sydney Beat Project.

We also strongly encourage you to make a formal complaint to the NSW Ombudsman and/or the NSW Anti-Discrimination Board – if you are able to do so. A greater number of complaints will help to demonstrate the level of police harassment.

Also let us know that you’ve lodged a formal complaint – sydneybeatproject@gmail.com

NSW Ombudsman: www.ombo.nsw.gov.au
Ph. 02 9286 1000
Toll Free (outside Sydney metro): 1800 451 524

Anti-Discrimination Board: www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/ADB
Ph. 02 9268 5555
Toll Free (outside Sydney metro): 1800 670 812

LEGAL ADVICE

If you need any support with your complaint, or if you get into trouble and need legal advice or representation, please contact either Legal Aid or the Inner City Legal Centre. We can also assist to seek legal advice on your behalf.

Legal Aid: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Ph. 1300 888 529

Inner City Legal Centre: www.iclc.org.au
Ph: 02 9332 1966

Redfern Legal Centre: www.rlc.org.au
Ph: 02 9698 7277

Information has been obtained from legal advice.