Redwood Curtain CopWatch, based in the north coast of California, is part of a larger movement of self organized CopWatch groups throughout the US. Our local efforts seek to intervene in the drastic rise of the presence, militarization, and violence of the police, and build support networks based on self-determination, caring, and concrete needs.
Quigley, Michael
Badge# 3L27 Sgt.
The Killing of Cheri Lyn Moore
The killing of Cheri Lyn Moore on April 14, 2006 tragically illustrates the failures of a misguided and bureaucratized “public safety” system. In this writing we deliberately refer to Cheri Lyn Moore by her first name, as her friends and family do, and we acknowledge her as a real, feeling, dynamic human being; we want to counter the objectifying and criminalizing references made by media and police, calling her "Moore", and devaluing her life by repeatedly describing her through only the claims made by the police who murdered her.
Letter regarding Eureka Police Dept's Sanchez and Quigley; Eureka Cruelty to Houseless People
REDWOOD CURTAIN COPWATCH (707) 633-4493 July 19, 2008 To Eureka Police Chief Garr Nielsen, Eureka City Council members, Eureka Mayor, Eureka City Attorney Sheryl Shaffner: Re: EPD Sergeant Rodrigo Reyna-Sanchez We write this letter with grave concern regarding the ongoing harassment and violence against homeless Eureka residents by Officer Rodrigo Reyna-Sanchez, and about the civil rights violations inherent in Officer Sanchez’ actions. While Sergeant Mike Quigley is not the express subject of this letter, please note that he behaves similarly, destroying houseless peoples’ meager survival gear and harassing, intimidating, and violating said peoples’ civil rights.
Cheri Lyn Moore
Click here to read our analysis about what led to Cheri's death and about the attitudes and reactions of people in the area. There is much more that could be said, but it is time we publish something, although it is not finished...
NUMEROUS Reports of Abuse and Harassment by EPD Officers QUIGLEY and LAIRD
Submitted by copwatch on Mon, 09/07/2009 - 12:04pmSuch reports are nothing new, however, Quigley has not been so visible for a little while until recently, and Laird was seen for a while in plain clothes, riding around in a patrol car with Officer Rolofson.
Now, both Quigley and Laird are back on the streets, insulting, harassing, ticketing, and treating houseless people in a VILE manner. Please go down to the free meal area (St. Vincent de Paul's Dining, on West 3rd Street) to observe and listen for yourself. Your presence is important.
This is only one of many recent reports- this one from Curtis Surpless, who is temporarily sheltered:
