Q: I was riding my bike to go get the mail it was about 2:00 in the morning and I have a bad leg that's the reason I rode
Sec patrol pulled so fast on the back of my bike I can feel something behind me and I turned around and then I went another way and he moved his car again very close behind my bike and then you just pops up standi ng inside his car with the ski mask on screaming telling me that I do not live here and what am I doing on that other side and he is going to call the cops I told the security that I do live here
and how are you going to tell me that I don't live here and he did call cops and they came and left when I explain myself I believe this is racial profiling security said he would wait until they showed up but he didn't and on the police blog he calls it in as trespassing.
A: Security guards working night are paid to guard property, whether the guard did something unlawful is not clear based on what you've provided. Speak with a local attorney. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
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If you believe you have been a victim of racial profiling by security personnel, it is essential to document the incident and gather any evidence, such as witness statements or video footage, that may support your claim. Racial profiling is unlawful and constitutes a violation of your civil rights under California law. You may have grounds to take legal action against the security company and the individual security officer involved. It is advisable to consult with an attorney to assess the situation further and explore your options for seeking redress.
James L. Arrasmith
Founder and Chief Legal Counsel of The Law Offices of James L. Arrasmith
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