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If you believe you were subjected to police misconduct or profiling in Ronkonkoma, NY, you can file a complaint with the Suffolk County Police Department Internal Affairs Bureau. Police need reasonable suspicion to stop and question individuals and probable cause to conduct searches. Discrimination based on religion or appearance is illegal. For further action, contact the Suffolk County Police Department Internal Affairs Bureau at (631) 852-6265 or visit their website.Full Conversation
My name is Patrick 26 years old USA in Suffolk county *
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I had a disturbing encounter with the police at the Ronkonkoma Long Island Rail Road station. My friend Dale and I were trying to figure out the train ticket price to Penn Station, and then we were going to use the GPS to find our way home. As we were walking, a police officer stared at Dale, and soon three MTA police officers arrived with their lights on. They started questioning us and trying to pin something on us. I explained that we were just trying to get to Penn Station, and the officer asked if I smoked weed, which I denied. The police officer said do you smoke weed I said no and then the police officer acts maybe once in awhile and then I said no again. He then asked if I had any needles on me, which I also denied. The officer told me not to put my hands near my pockets and had us empty our pockets, which were empty. He claimed that he stopped us because we 'looked a little off,' but then told my mom that someone had called the police because we were 'roaming around the parking lot.' The police took our picture and said they would compare it with video footage. They also asked about our religion, and when we mentioned the Worldwide Church of God, the officer said that some people consider it a cult. My mom and friends eventually picked us up. I believe the police officer lied about why he stopped us, and I'm concerned about the harassment and profiling we experienced.
It seems like you experienced potential police misconduct, harassment, and profiling. Here are some key points regarding your rights and possible actions:
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Unlawful Stop: Police need reasonable suspicion to stop and question you.
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Searches: Police need probable cause to search your pockets.
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Profiling: Discrimination based on religion or appearance is illegal.
Where did this incident occur, specifically within Suffolk County?
For further assistance, you may contact:
Suffolk County Police Department Internal Affairs Bureau
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.suffolkpd.orgWould you like more information on how to file a complaint?
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To address this matter further, you can file a complaint with the Suffolk County Police Department Internal Affairs Bureau. Here are their details:
Suffolk County Police Department Internal Affairs Bureau
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.suffolkpd.orgWould you like more details on how to proceed with the complaint process?
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It sounds like you had a distressing experience. To proceed, you can file a formal complaint with the Suffolk County Police Department Internal Affairs Bureau. Here are their details:
Suffolk County Police Department Internal Affairs Bureau
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.suffolkpd.orgWould you like assistance on steps to file the complaint, or do you have any other questions?