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
Oscar Grant's Daughter Gets $1.5 million Lawsuit Settlement
Submitted by copwatch on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 3:28pm
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 Sun, 04/05/2009 - 5:21pm
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAINING:
HOW TO HANDLE ENCOUNTERS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
Saturday March 29, 2008
1:30pm - 5:30pm
hosted by Redwood Curtain CopWatch
