Video As Evidence


Current Situation
- National State of Emergency
- State-Level Emergency Powers
- Martial Law
- What Does Abuse of Power Look Like
Pandemic Safety
- Consensual Contact
- Detentions
- Arrests
Be Prepared
Moving About
- Approached on Foot
- Stopped in a car
- House Visits
Copwatching
Our Principles of Copwatch
Different Styles of Copwatching
Be Prepared
Video Cameras
Making Evidence
Your Right to Observe the Police
When Copwatching
Informing Your Community or the Public of Police Activity
Broadcasting Live
Considerations with Masks and Cameras
Video Cameras
Copwatching 2
Approaching a Stop
Inform the Person Stopped and the Cops of Your Intentions
Things to Document
Social Distancing
- If police call for backup
- Questions from the police
- If out with a crew/multiple cameras
After the Stop
Securing Your Evidence
Filming Protests and Large-Scale Police Actions
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