What To Do When Encountering Questions from Law Enforcement
Know your rights when encountering questions from law enforcement.
Issue:
Civil Liberties
Last Updated: September 2, 2025
Overview
You could be questioned by a variety of law enforcement officers, including state or local police officers, Joint Terrorism Task Force members, or federal agents from the FBI, Department of Homeland Security (which includes Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol), Drug Enforcement Administration, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, or other agencies. Know your rights in these scenarios.
