LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton explains how not to be killed by police

The "Star Trek: The Next Generation" actor gives a step by step guide to not being the next victim

Actor LeVar Burton explained on CNN the routine he follows as a black man to avoid police brutality:

Alex Halperin is news editor at Salon. You can follow him on Twitter @alexhalperin.

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