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.
police shootings
L.A. Sheriff's Think Names of Killer Cops Should Be Hidden From Public
Submitted by copwatch on Mon, 02/28/2011 - 12:29amLawsuits reveal names of deputies in shootings
The L.A. County Sheriff's Department and deputies union contended that the identities of officers involved in shootings should be kept confidential.
By Victoria Kim, Los Angeles Times January 29, 2011
The Power of the People vs. Police Abuse of Power, by Michael Zinzun 2002
Presentation On The Inglewood, California Police Beating of Donovan Jackson-Chavis by Michael Zinzun, Coalition Against Police Abuse, July 13, 2002
On Saturday, July 6, 2002, shortly after Donovan Jackson-Chavis was beaten by the Inglewood P.D., his father Coby Chavis and his cousin, Taliba Shakir, a woman who had been a member of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense in L.A., called CAPA. What is CAPA?
COPS NOT WELCOME! Cafe Owner Bans Police From His Business
Submitted by copwatch on Wed, 06/09/2010 - 7:30pmJune 06, 2010 KIRO 7 News
