COP WATCH/ ICE WATCH:
Documenting interactions of officers and civilians is legal and protected under the constitution. Also, it is a way to support the safety of loved ones and the community.
You must be in a public space, you must be there lawfully, and you cannot directly interfere with the police.
Say the date, time and location.
If you can read the plate or badge numbers say it out loud.
Describe briefly what you see, make sure you capture as much audio as you can.
Tell others to record if they can to get multiple angles.
Do not zoom in, you don’t want to miss anything that is happening.
Exercise caution and make sure you have other people aware of where you are and what you're doing.
Officers might try to intimidate you, so keep safe distance and make sure you don’t make sudden moves.
State clearly if they focus on you: “ I’m cooperating. I’m taking a step back. I’m not trying to stop you from doing your job. I’m just exercising my legal right to observe.”
If you are the one being arrested, do not film
Tell the person being arrested not to sign anything and to assert their right to remain silent.
Don’t post it right away. Request permission from that person affected, family or a lawyer.
If you are approached by a police officer, remember to act in a similar way that you would act if approached by a wild animal: **
Don’t run
Speak in a calm, even tone
Don’t touch
Maintain eye contact at all times
No sudden movements
**These are measures we suggest that may prevent escalation, but we are by no means implying that they are guarantees for safety, or that people who have been victimized by police brutality are at fault.
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