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Although this may be necessary for a while in areas where a dirty-cop or two regularly traverse, it dosen't seem to be necessary in most of the country (I am well-travelled domestically).
That being said, I have been a victim of police brutality and rebelled and things got real ugly for everyone. It was a serious mistake.
BUT, IF these people would request a meeting with the Press AND the Police after organizing, BUT BEFORE, taking to the street; those decent cops would appreciate it and the others would be more inclined to get-in-line.
It could actually help to restore public confidence in local police agencies. But, it should be ALL up front BEFORE any activity beyond recruiting is taking place.
Then, a permit for a block-party (park-rally etc.,) should be gotten. Invitations to the police and the local media outlets from CopWatch should be extended and both should be foretold that they had jointly been given invitations along with those people living in the area.
The local people could be asked BEFORE a permit was sought as to whether or not they would like to learn more about their rights and CopWatch as a prelude to activating in that area. Otherwise they should channel themselves where needed most.

we need this kind of thing in sweden. there is alot of police here thats doing things thats not right....

The cops have proven to us that they cannot be trusted to use their power correctly, they abuse it on a daily basis. Well done CW.

Do cop watcher also film the gang bangers and drug dealers and street thugs in their community. Also how informed are the "copwatchers" about police procedures In the 50 min film I did not see any police brutality...only citizens interfering with police investigations.

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Also check out www.policeabuse.com which is an organization of independent police who go undercover to catch their fellow cops whom have complaints against them. Several video examples, and a forum for people to speak up. Trustworthy? Perhaps an alternative to copwatch? What do you think?

cop watch is an idea of thats in effect already by cops but to catch them in the act of a real crime is what you seek. to follow them is the problem they wont violate nothing on cam. the trick should be to watch while there not watching YOU. ---k da police

if those copwatch idiots had a real job, how would they feel about having a camera shoved in THEIR faces while they are trying to work? it's stressful. being monitored in any way at work is very stressful. add that to the stress that cops are already under, and it's bordering on unreasonable.
they're just a nuisance. for example, at one point a cop is trying to explain to one of them why he wanted them to move away (because they were too close to the incident and he needed some space for both his and their safety), and the kid with the camera is shushing him and telling him to relax and saying "it's ok, shhh, relax man, it's ok, it's ok". it was obvious he was trying to antagonise the cops. it's childish, annoying, and making a hard job even harder. at another point, the cop asks if the copwatcher wants his badge and name - no aggression shown or anything; just trying to get the copwatcher 'satisfied' so he stays out of the way - and instantly the copwatcher responds saying yes, but then just HAS to add "IT'S MY RIGHT" as if the cop had ever attempted to refuse his right. it's just childish and annoying. a really pretentious attitude.
copwatchers: get an education, get a job, and get a life.