African American church affiliated with the
United Christ of Christ) in producing the
video, “Get Home Safely: 10 Rules of Survival
if Stopped by the Police.”
The video was desperately needed.
According to the NAACP’s Legal Defense
Fund, nearly 80 unarmed African American
men and women have died while in police
custody since 1999. Although following the
10 Rules of Survival cannot guarantee there
won’t be another tragedy, it is the best GPS
system we’ve seen to-date for youth to make
it home safely.
You, too, can play a part. Share the rules
with the youth and adults in your family and
community. Then tell them to pass it on.
Get Home Safely: 10 Rules of
Survival if Stopped by the Police
1. Be polite and resp