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*driving recklessly or dangerously. | *driving recklessly or dangerously. | ||
= | =What are my options?= | ||
You have at least three options. You could choose one or more of these: | You have at least three options. You could choose one or more of these: | ||
*a police complaint, | *a police complaint, | ||
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:A ''human rights complaint'' is filed with the BC or Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. These Tribunals are specialized to look into cases involving human rights abuses. A human rights complaint might lead to a settlement or judgment involving the payment of money. | :A ''human rights complaint'' is filed with the BC or Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. These Tribunals are specialized to look into cases involving human rights abuses. A human rights complaint might lead to a settlement or judgment involving the payment of money. | ||
= | =When do I have to act?= | ||
This depends on which option(s) you choose to pursue. For example: | This depends on which option(s) you choose to pursue. For example: | ||
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:I write pursuant to s. 294(2) of the Vancouver Charter, SBC 1953, c 55, to put the City of Vancouver on notice that I will be commencing a civil claim for damages against the City of Vancouver and members of the Vancouver Police Department. I was injured by members of the VPD on [DATE] at or near [PLACE]. | :I write pursuant to s. 294(2) of the Vancouver Charter, SBC 1953, c 55, to put the City of Vancouver on notice that I will be commencing a civil claim for damages against the City of Vancouver and members of the Vancouver Police Department. I was injured by members of the VPD on [DATE] at or near [PLACE]. | ||
= | =How should I prove my case?= | ||
== | ==Write down what happened== | ||
Makes notes about the incident. These notes will help you recall details and may support your credibility down the road. You should include the following information: | Makes notes about the incident. These notes will help you recall details and may support your credibility down the road. You should include the following information: | ||
*date and time of the incident, | *date and time of the incident, | ||
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*what happened after the incident. | *what happened after the incident. | ||
== | ==Preserve the evidence== | ||
There might be evidence that could be used to prove what happened. It is important to keep it in a safe place. You may need it later to prove your version of events. Evidence might include: | There might be evidence that could be used to prove what happened. It is important to keep it in a safe place. You may need it later to prove your version of events. Evidence might include: | ||
* video/audio recordings of the incident, | * video/audio recordings of the incident, | ||
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* any other items or documents related to the incident. | * any other items or documents related to the incident. | ||
== | ==Go to the hospital or your doctor== | ||
If you have been injured, get medical help. Tell a doctor what happened. Describe all of your injuries in detail. Ask the doctor to take detailed notes of your complaints. | If you have been injured, get medical help. Tell a doctor what happened. Describe all of your injuries in detail. Ask the doctor to take detailed notes of your complaints. | ||
