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.
civil rights
Jailhouse Lawyer's Handbook
Submitted by copwatch on Sat, 08/20/2011 - 8:06pmDownload the Handbook: http://jailhouselaw.org/
CURRENT! Civil Rights Trial in Oakland about Fatal Police Beating of Martin Cotton II
Submitted by copwatch on Mon, 07/04/2011 - 12:37amTRIAL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 at 8:30am
[RALLY at 7:30am on 12th, first day of trial]
Trial Wed (9/14), Thurs (9/15), Friday (9/16), Wed (9/21), Thurs (9/22)
8:30am- 2:30pm
Must have U.S. ID or Passport to go in
READ UPDATES: 1 2 Hear Interview 9/16 4
The Quality of Whose Life?
Submitted by copwatch on Sat, 06/04/2011 - 7:53am
Linocut by Art HazelwoodThe Quality of Whose Life? Part 3
Submitted by copwatch on Fri, 12/03/2010 - 5:43pmby Paul Boden Nov 18, 2010
Organizing Director, Western Regional Advocacy Project
This is the third article in a series we're writing on Quality of Life ordinances, our contemporary version of the vagrancy laws that have been with us for centuries. In the South, they were used to force freed slaves back to the plantation. In the North, they were used to instill a Protestant work ethic in indigent whites. This compulsion to control labor and separate the "worthy" from the "unworthy" is deeply ingrained in our culture and institutions.
JOIN THE DIGNITY CAMPAIGN for Real Immigration Reform
Friends,
Most immigration reform bills before Congress have an built-in bias and nativist prejudice toward immigrants, both documented and undocumented. These immigrants are presumed guilty until proved innocent.
Many of us believe that a new approach toward immigration reform is urgently needed. Thats why we are joining the Dignity Campaign. Hopefully, more individuals and groups will join in with this campaign.
Hasta La Victoria!
Mark Day
San Diego Day Laborers Association
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Training in CRESCENT CITY, Saturday, Nov 27th
Submitted by copwatch on Sun, 11/21/2010 - 8:53pm
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: How To Handle Encounters with Police
hosted by Redwood Curtain CopWatch and Del Norte Watch Dogs
Saturday, Nov 27th
1:30pm - 5:30pm
FREE
All Ages Welcome
Snacks/Lunch
The workshop will be at 1401 Northcrest Drive, Crescent City
For More Info Call (707) 457-2098
The Quality of Whose Life? Part 2
Submitted by copwatch on Thu, 10/28/2010 - 5:41pmBy Paul Boden Organizing Director, Western Regional Advocacy Project
What images do the words "quality of life" bring to mind? A peaceful beach? A beautiful park? A farmers market full of healthy produce? In the realm of policing, the phrase "quality of life" carries different connotations. It means a veteran getting hauled in for sleeping on the sidewalk, a homeless woman being prohibited from resting on a park bench, or even brutal scenes like these from San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Fresno.
Thursday and Friday (10/28, 10/29)! Civil Rights Rallies in Garberville
Submitted by copwatch on Wed, 10/27/2010 - 10:40pmFor Immediate Release: contact Paul 707.923.4488 Oct 27, 2010
Emerald Region Poor People's Campaign
STAND UP GET UP
Once again, the rain is a sign for police action against the poor. Wed, Oct 27, camps have been raided here in SoHum. Shamefully, deputies and chp have set up checkpoints in Redway and street sweeps in Garberville as well. Those without I.D.s showing local addresses are warned to leave the area or face arrest.
Numbers of people were arrested and others issued tickets. Reportedly the police are promising 20 or more officers for Thursday, Oct. 28.
Opposed to a police state for the poor who don't have the proper papers? Fed up with a County where the police and some hardline merchants and some hippy gentry make policy and NOT elected officials and their administrators?
Santa Rosa Deputy Who Murdered Albert Leday Jr. June 2nd Has Shot Two Other People in the Past
Submitted by copwatch on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 1:35pm"...three shootings — most officers go through their career with no shootings — it just raises a lot of concerns.”
'Deputy involved in June 2 shooting involved in two other shootings'
By JEREMY HAY THE PRESS DEMOCRAT
Published: Monday, July 5, 2010 at 5:32 p.m.
Published: Monday, July 5, 2010 at 5:32 p.m.
The Sonoma County Sheriff's deputy who shot and killed a man last month in Santa Rosa has been involved in three of the 11 officer-involved shootings that the sheriff's office has recorded this decade.
Sgt. Mark Fuston, who on June 1 killed Albert Mike Leday Jr., 49, after a high speed chase, was one of two deputies who fatally shot a Windsor woman in 2000 after she pointed a toy gun at them. In 2003, he shot and injured a fleeing gang member.
Demo in Philly on the 4th of You Lie!!
Attorney General, Eric Holder will be in Philadelphia on July 4th.
DEMAND that Holder do a Civil Rights Investigation into Mumia's case!
*July 4th, 2010
*11:00am
Oscar Grant's Daughter Gets $1.5 million Lawsuit Settlement
Submitted by copwatch on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 1:28pm
Tatiana Grant, 5 years old, daughter of Sophina Mesa and Oscar Grant.
There has been a civil lawsuit SETTLEMENT for Tatiana Grant, Oscar's 5 year old daughter. Oscar's Mother still has a lawsuit against the Oakland BART cops, as do the 5 young men, close friends, who were with Oscar when he was murdered. The young men recieved abuse themselves and witnessed the cops execute their friend who was laying on his stomach in handcuffs.
Know Your Rights training, March 29th, Eureka
Submitted by copwatch on Thu, 03/05/2009 - 3:21pm
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAINING:
HOW TO HANDLE ENCOUNTERS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
Saturday March 29, 2008
1:30pm - 5:30pm
hosted by Redwood Curtain CopWatch
at the P.A.R.C.
Peoples’ Action for Rights and Community
Old Town Eureka
320 2nd Street, between D and E, upstairs
<All Ages> <FREE> <There will be snacks and drinks.>
For more info call: 707-633-4493
