Do Not Speak to Authorities Without an Attorney: Anything you say can be used against you. To report a crime that has or may have occurred in California, dial 9-1-1 or contact your local law enforcement agency.False imprisonment occurs when you unlawfully deprive another person of his or her personal liberty. False imprisonment is a misdemeanor crime in California. Penal Code § 210.5 PC sets forth the crime commonly known as taking a human shield. Find an attorney immediately from a different county than the one you were arrested. Make sure they specialize in police misconduct OR have a lot of guts. Some types of crimes can be reported using the "CopLogic" online reporting application. In this blog, we'll discuss how wrongful arrests happen and explore what you can do if a police officer unlawfully arrested you. On this website you will find a Citizens' Complaint Form.