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Rose City Copwatch |
Rose City Copwatch Promotes People's RightsOn November 18, Rose City Copwatch members and volunteers installed over 250 public education posters throughout north and northeast Portland. The eye-catching posters feature brief, informative tips publicizing civilians' rights when interacting with the police. The project is part of Rose City Copwatch's ongoing work to promote peoples' constitutional rights when dealing with the police. Each poster presents tactics for safely asserting your rights, using simple phrases like "I don't want to answer any questions; I want to talk to a lawyer" and "I do not consent to a search." The posters also promote the people's right to "copwatch," a technique to safely, legally and effectively monitor police conduct. Sara Libby, a Rose City Copwatch member, believes these simple posters serve an important purpose. "Every person has rights, whether police are just talking to them or if they are being arrested," Libby states. "We believe that people have more power when they understand their rights, and feel confident to use them." The posters went up successfully and recieved postive reactions from people on the street. Follow the links below to view each poster (in .pdf form) featuring a phrase you can use to protect your rights:
* * * Read Rose City Copwatch's press release about this project. |
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