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Forum Posts Threads Last Post Moderator FAQ & RULES - NEW POLICIES AS OF 1/9/06 7 4 03-05-2007 01:23 AM by ADMIN     ANNOUNCEMENTS, T-SHIRTS, and Free Posters! 1 1 10-14-2006 03:59 AM by ADMIN     WELCOME FORUM Feel free to introduce yourself and explain why you are here. Or just post comments, complaints, and compliments regarding Copwatch. 8636 753 07-06-2008 01:27 AM by duncan   GC505, Navigatr1 BEST OF... Selected by the moderators as being particularly interesting or informative. May be edited or abridged. REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO VIEW 383 22 05-11-2008 09:28 PM by johnindaytona     PUBLIC-OPINION POLLS The results of these highly unscientific public-opinion polls are guaranteed to be more enlightening than those of any mainstream pollster. Average margin of error +/- 99.96%. Let your voice be heard: VOTE TODAY! 2218 69 07-05-2008 07:20 PM by GC505   GC505, Navigatr1 THE COPWATCH "EXCELLENCE IN REPORTING" AWARD All too often, media outlets fail to fully cover police misconduct. Their misguided forbearance causes tremendous harm to their communities. Copwatch seeks to honor and encourage the exceptional reporters and media companies who break that mold. 14 4 04-09-2008 03:03 AM by GC505     THE COPWATCH "BRASS BALLS" AWARD Bestowed at varying intervals upon particularly execrable representatives of the "Justice System" who demonstrate utter contempt and disregard for the citizens they are sworn to serve. Note that brass shatters when struck by steel-toed boots. 101 9 06-15-2008 09:38 AM by mr.b     SPECIAL FOCUS: Copwatch spotlights the nation's worst police departments CURRENT TARGET 100 41 09-26-2007 09:48 AM by Mack     PAST TARGETS 0 0 Never   THE MODERN POLICE STATE: JUSTICE DEFERRED, DENIED, AND DESTROYED SPECIFIC OFFICERS, POLICE DEPARTMENTS, AND INTERACTIONS Specific police officers and departments discussed here: an informal supplement to the COPWATCH DATABASE. Post a link to your Database entry, and, if desired, a less formal description of the officer & incident. REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO VIEW 16342 686 07-05-2008 11:17 PM by huckabuck001   GC505, kato1, Navigatr1, Texastwister1 GENERAL POLICE POLICIES, PRACTICES, PROCEDURES, AND ISSUES General matters not related to a specific police officer or department. 924 160 07-04-2008 12:05 AM by Cataclysm     JUDGES & THE COURTS Judges who fail to follow the law bear the heaviest responsibility for destroying the Constitution. The Copwatch Database tracks them as well as cops. Enter your story in the Database: discuss it here. Punish bad judges! REGISTRATION REQUIRED 508 149 07-04-2008 11:46 PM by Navigatr1     PROSECUTORS Prosecutorial misconduct includes coerced plea-bargains, piled-on charges, witness tampering, and political grandstanding. The Copwatch Database covers this as well. Enter your story into the Database, and discuss here. REGISTRATION REQUIRED 377 85 07-04-2008 03:39 PM by Navigatr1     ATTORNEYS Public defenders, private attorneys, shysters, and sharks: the interface between the public and the courts. 338 159 07-05-2008 12:08 AM by Navigatr1     THE JURY SYSTEM: A FALTERING IMPEDIMENT TO LEGALISTIC TYRANNY 39 9 04-22-2008 10:20 AM by Mack     PRISON GUARDS, CORRECTIONS OFFICERS, & PAROLE OFFICERS 179 59 06-25-2008 06:42 PM by Navigatr1     COPWATCH FUNDAMENTALS REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO VIEW. INVESTIGATING THE POLICE Most states have enacted laws which guarantee public access to almost all government records. The equivalent Federal law is the FOIA. These laws are very useful for investigating the cops (see JUSTICEFILES.org) POST YOUR FINDINGS & RESEARCH HERE. 1112 101 06-01-2008 10:20 PM by sakewitz   GC505, Navigatr1 STRATEGIES AND TACTICS FOR COPWATCHING Street patrols, videotaping and photographing, public-records research, protest planning, cell structure, organizational security, stakeouts, investigatory methods, covert ops, and more 364 38 05-17-2008 05:12 AM by dsntslp     COPWATCH TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGIES Chemical-weapons countermeasures, digicams, wireless internet devices, body armor, lapel microphones, pinhole cameras, PA speakers, telephoto lenses, walkie-talkies, night-vision equipment, cell-phone adaptations, and more 143 22 07-04-2008 01:13 PM by Maxima     ACTIVISM 370 55 06-30-2008 08:13 AM by taktik   GC505, Navigatr1 UNDERCOVER OFFICERS: Photos, descriptions, departments. 7 3 03-24-2008 05:00 AM by GC505   GC505, Navigatr1 UNMARKED CARS: Photos, license places, descriptions, departments. 28 1 11-15-2007 03:18 PM by GC505   GC505, Navigatr1 SCANNER FREQUENCIES One of our most senior members, GC505, is a FCC-licensed radio operator. He may be able to provide you with local and national law-enforcement channels and other scanner-related information upon request. 153 38 06-29-2008 09:49 AM by GC505     LEGAL ISSUES 412 80 07-02-2008 01:59 AM by redfang     SPEED TRAPS, SPEEDING TICKETS, RADAR, LASER, PHOTO-RADAR, & PARKING TICKETS 642 127 06-29-2008 05:32 PM by Vigilance   Navigatr1 THE COPWATCH DATABASE: www.copwatch.org/copwatch The COPWATCH DATABASE is our searchable, permanent repository of complaints filed against police officers. Search through the complaints, or file one yourself. All issues pertaining to the Database (questions, comments, bug reports, etc.) go here. 938 41 06-17-2008 07:54 PM by 100white   GC505, Navigatr1 THE COPWATCH REFORMS Crucial elements of any program intended to monitor and rehabilitate defective police departments. 201 32 04-29-2008 11:27 AM by AVENGER     PHOTOS, VIDEO, GRAPHICS, POSTERS, ARTWORK Exposing bad cops to the unblinking eye of public scrutiny is the surest route to justice and vengeance. Post your photographs, videos, artwork, PDF posters, graphics, designs, logos, etc. REGISTRATION REQUIRED TO VIEW PHOTOGRAPHS AND DOCUMENTARY VIDEO Exhibit your evidence of police misconduct, ineptitude or malfeasance: police riots, police brutality, undercover cops, cops asleep in squadcars, cops doing drugs, etc., etc., etc. 440 53 05-22-2008 07:01 AM by MGMAN     ART GALLERY A place for artists of all types to showcase their talents. All submissions must contain the words "COPWATCH.com" and this text: "Copyright © 2006 Copwatch.com, Inc. All rights reserved. May be freely republished for non-commercial purposes" 149 30 04-24-2008 08:14 AM by photoman   GC505, Navigatr1 COPS SPEAK OUT NOTE: Copwatch has replaced the acronym LEO ('Law Enforcement Officer') with the more appropriate acronym SOL ('Sworn Officer of the Law'). ASK A COP A number of police officers are regular participants. We can't vouch for the validity or wisdom of any advice they offer, but in the interests of promoting mutual understanding, we make available this venue. See "The Arena" for contrasting responses. 2408 119 07-05-2008 09:48 PM by MGMAN   GC505, kato1, Navigatr1, Texastwister1 NYPD CORRUPTION AND DIRT In an effort to assist in bringing to light the institutionalized corruption which plagues the NYPD, Copwatch offers this forum to current & former NYPD officers with relevant information. Thanks to 'formernypdcop' for having the guts to speak out. 720 204 06-30-2008 09:25 PM by formernypdcop     COLLECTED COP COMMENTS FROM AROUND THE WEB While surfing the Web, one often stumbles across particularly egregious statements/comments from self-identified SOL's. This collection-in-progress affords a frightening glimpse of the mentality of police officers. 450 46 05-17-2008 01:36 AM by AVENGER   Navigatr1 SERIOUS DIALOG: BRIDGING THE DIVIDE BETWEEN "US" AND "THEM" A moderated forum intended to encourage the thoughtful, civilized exchange of views between police officers and civilians. 244 14 11-28-2007 02:34 PM by Cataclysm   Mack "POLICE INFORMANTS": NOTES FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BLUE WALL Current and former SOL’s offer first-hand perspectives on misconduct within the ranks. ANONYMITY GUARANTEED. 137 14 05-31-2008 08:47 AM by Darryl   Navigatr1 NEWS SECTION A massive archive of news stories organized by subject matter and geographic area. Please read the "RULES & FAQ" (above) for posting instructions. TOP NEWS. THIS JUST IN...!!! Reserved for major, breaking national stories (e.g. the next videotaped incident of police misconduct, etc). 1079 123 07-02-2008 04:38 AM by mr.b   Navigatr1 News: IN-DEPTH REPORTS From time to time the media publishes special reports concerning law-enforcement issues. Copwatch collects these articles here, and presents an annual award for the best in-depth report. 235 19 07-04-2008 03:33 PM by Navigatr1   Navigatr1 News: LAW ENFORCEMENT SEX OFFENDERS A staggering number of cops are rapists, child molesters, sexual predators, sadists, wife beaters, sexual abusers, and/or homosexuals. Here are just a few examples... 7662 2409 07-05-2008 03:51 PM by Navigatr1   corruptiontampa, MikeTx, Navigatr1 News: PERVERTED JUSTICE Judicial and Prosecutorial Misconduct 197 50 05-13-2008 03:39 PM by Navigatr1   Navigatr1 News: THE "WAR ON TERRORISM" Civil rights, the Constitution, and traditional American values- gone in a puff of smoke? The so-called war on terror has resulted in a massive increase in police power and a corresponding reduction in Americans' freedom. 1686 632 06-28-2008 02:22 AM by Vigilance   Navigatr1 News: 9-11: A MONSTROUS CONSPIRACY? 105 26 04-01-2008 01:31 PM by Navigatr1   Navigatr1 News: THE "WAR ON DRUGS" 583 224 07-04-2008 03:10 AM by sleevelead   Navigatr1 News: BAD COPS ON DOPE An enormous percentage of cops are steroid shooters, drug abusers, pushers, dealers, drug thieves and/or alcoholics. 2146 964 07-05-2008 02:14 PM by Navigatr1   Navigatr1 News: SUICIDE BY CITIZEN The antithesis of "Suicide by Cop" (an Orwellian public-relations phrase used by cops to cover the murder of "uncooperative" citizens), "SUICIDE BY CITIZEN" is a legitimate phenomenon ocurring with ever-increasing frequency. (Copyright 2003 Copwatch) 272 16 11-26-2007 10:50 AM by Matt78   GC505, Navigatr1, Navigatr1 News: SUICIDE BY COP The only valid application of this habitually misused term is to describe a scenario in which a cop kills HIMSELF. For a myriad of reasons, cops commit suicide at a rate higher than people in almost any other occupation. 149 50 05-02-2008 06:59 PM by Navigatr1   GC505, Navigatr1, Navigatr1 News: KILLED BY COPS Reckless, trigger-happy cops kill without reasonable justification on a regular basis, and innocent civilians are indiscriminately targeted. Unwarranted shootings, needless in-custody deaths, high-speed chases- cops are a murderous menace to society 2730 711 07-04-2008 01:40 PM by Navigatr1   Navigatr1 News: FALLEN HEROES? Noble figures standing tall against the evil forces of crime and chaos, police officers bravely uphold the timeless values of personal responsibility and adherence to the law? At least by popular definition, the death of an officer is tragic. 141 37 06-09-2008 08:36 PM by liberranter   Navigatr1 News: PROTESTS AND POLICE RIOTS All too often, cops violently attack when you exercise your first-amendment rights to peaceably assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances. 164 57 05-30-2008 04:42 PM by Navigatr1   corruptiontampa, Navigatr1 News: SHREDDING THE CONSTITUTION 1121 196 07-01-2008 04:22 PM by Navigatr1   corruptiontampa, MikeTx, Navigatr1 News: CRIMINAL IMMIGRANTS, VIOLENT FOREIGNERS, & ALIENS AMONG US Aliens and foreigners commit a hugely disproportionate amount of crime and cause all manner of other serious problems, yet the cops do nothing to protect us. Here are just a few of the tragic and frightening results. 1387 473 07-05-2008 01:50 PM by Navigatr1   Navigatr1 News: RECOGNITION FOR GOOD COPS They're out there, but are outnumbered by their bad brethren. We analyze the adulatory coverage accorded so-called "heroes", in order to seperate the wheat from the chaff. 529 53 05-25-2008 11:39 PM by chitownbrian   Navigatr1 News: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ISSUES 281 132 06-01-2008 04:56 AM by Navigatr1   corruptiontampa, MikeTx, Navigatr1 News: COPS AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Lacking any honest basis for self-respect, cops often feel the need to dominate others in order to gain a sense of satisfaction. Thus a tremendous proportion of cops commit domestic violence. 876 411 07-04-2008 04:10 PM by Navigatr1   Navigatr1 News: JAIL/PRISON/SENTENCING ISSUES 1181 600 07-05-2008 03:13 PM by Navigatr1   corruptiontampa, MikeTx, Navigatr1 News: BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING 487 199 06-23-2008 07:33 AM by GC505   Navigatr1 News: MURDER & ASSASSINATION- POLITICS AS USUAL? 85 25 07-07-2007 05:19 AM by CC Rider   Navigatr1 News: POLITICAL ISSUES 665 178 06-16-2008 07:48 PM by liberranter   Navigatr1 News: PROPAGANDA According to the mainstream media, cops are "heroes" just for showing up to work. But there is nothing remotely heroic about 99% of cops. We deconstruct the undeserved adulatory coverage, and show that cops are generally the opposite of heroic. 181 37 11-18-2007 03:31 AM by liberranter   Navigatr1 News: WARNING - POLICE IMPERSONATORS Real cops are bad enough, but felons who impersonate police officers can be even more dangerous. Beware ANYONE dressed like a cop: all are potential murderers and rapists. 228 134 07-02-2008 04:40 PM by Navigatr1   Navigatr1 US WEST COAST NEWS (All states touching the Pacific Ocean) 3113 1158 07-04-2008 04:23 PM by Navigatr1   Navigatr1 US EAST COAST NEWS (All states touching the Atlantic Ocean) 5382 2509 07-05-2008 03:28 PM by Navigatr1   corruptiontampa, Navigatr1 US INLAND NEWS (All the interior states) 9843 3772 07-05-2008 03:22 PM by Navigatr1   MikeTx, Navigatr1 CANADIAN NEWS 263 145 07-05-2008 02:04 PM by Navigatr1   kato1, Navigatr1 U.K. NEWS 204 115 06-24-2008 06:37 AM by Navigatr1   Navigatr1 NEWS FROM OTHER NATIONS 270 159 06-23-2008 04:23 PM by Navigatr1   Navigatr1 LESS TEMPERATE DISCUSSIONS THE ARENA Moderator Duncan Philp is a vehement critic of the police. His attitude is viewed by some as refreshingly direct and by others as over-the-top. Regardless of your perspective, you can’t argue with his results: he recently won $20k from the JSD. 3708 342 07-06-2008 01:18 AM by duncan   duncan OPPOSITION FORUM Police officers and pro-cop apologists are often unable conduct themselves in a civil manner during discussions elsewhere on this Forum. Those who are overtly disrespectful or who unreasonably impede other discussions will be quarantined here. 2192 124 05-31-2008 11:33 AM by Vigilance     MAILBAG Unedited, unexpurgated, and unabridged. Feel free to submit a comment of your own. POSITIVE FEEDBACK 112 20 11-22-2007 02:55 AM by kawzx7     NEGATIVE FEEDBACK 852 46 02-18-2008 08:20 PM by Cybertoad     THOUGHTFUL CRITICISM 135 13 06-27-2008 10:56 PM by Vigilance     INQUIRIES 71 23 10-17-2007 06:47 PM by liberranter     FIREARMS Guns... and their role in maintaining a free society HANDGUNS Recommendations for Concealed Carry; Permits; Legal matters; Reviews & Opinions; Back-Up options; Cartridge reviews; "Cop-Killer" rounds; Magazines & Clips, and more 668 63 07-01-2008 01:45 AM by liberranter   Navigatr1 RIFLES Hunting rifles; "Sniper" rifles; Scopes; "Armor-piercing" rounds; "Assault" rifles, and more 171 24 03-16-2008 06:52 AM by Mack   Navigatr1 TANGENTIALLY RELATED TOPICS POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY Where does "law" come from? Why isn't it the same everywhere in the world? Does all humanity share the same definition of "justice"? Under what conditions is "freedom" sustainable? Is democracy universally desirable? What is a nation? 524 109 07-05-2008 12:05 AM by liberranter     JUSTICEFILES.ORG A revolutionary tactic angers the police and achieves unprecedented success in the battle for police accountability: officers "private" information is posted on the Web 177 18 06-18-2008 12:29 AM by lithia   Navigatr1 INTERNATIONAL ISSUES AND INCIDENTS 86 30 04-15-2008 08:23 PM by liberranter     ECONOMICS, WTO, GLOBALISM, FREE TRADE, CONSUMERISM National Sovereignty, Espionage, Open Borders, National Security, Cultural Relativism 214 28 07-04-2008 08:40 PM by sleevelead     INTERESTING MISCELLANY 791 218 06-20-2008 02:44 PM by Navigatr1     MEMBER'S LOUNGE Socialize with fellow members and supporters of Copwatch. No trolls or adversarial cops allowed. (Movie recommendations, book reviews, concert reviews, skating, etc. etc. etc.) 959 155 06-19-2008 10:01 PM by MGMAN     HUMOR, JOKES, POETIC JUSTICE, FUNNY STORIES 632 203