With the help of four student organizations, the Ball State University Truth Movement will present the film "Busted: The Citizen's Guide to Surviving Police Encounters."
Tony Farmer, president of the Truth Movement, said the movie was produced by the American Civil Liberties Union and is intended to inform people of their Constitutional rights.
The presentation isn't meant to be anti-law enforcement, he said, but to educate people so they can be more assertive when dealing with police officers.
Student Legal Services attorney John Connor will be there to give his advice to students and answer questions, Farmer said.
The Pre-Law Interest Group, University Program Board, Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and WCRD 91.3 are co-sponsoring the event, he said. They are having the event because people need to know the information that will be presented, he said. Farmer said some students graduate college without knowing their basic Constitutional rights and that is a shame.
The event isn't meant to undermine law enforcement, he said. Farmer called University Police Department before the date for the presentation was set and asked if UPD had any concerns with the film and invited police officers. He said he wasn't sure if they'd be there.
The presentation starts at 7 p.m. in Pruis Hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Free Greek's Pizza will be available after the event.
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