COPWATCH

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Founded: Aug 30, 2006 1:16 PM
Location: EVERYWHERE
Florida-US
Member(s): 335

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*KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

*FILING A POLICE COMPLAINT

*www.mumia.org

*www.leonardpeltier.net

*FOCUS ON FLORIDA

*COPWATCH MERCHANDISE

*Pinellas County Copwatch





What are the top 3 things that cops are arrested for most. (I'll post the answer in a few days)
Murder, rape, domestic violence
child molestation, theft, battery
DUI, child molestation, domestic violence
Fraud, drugs, prostitution
none- cops are among the most law abiding people in the country
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COPWATCH is a group that was created to expose corruption and misconduct within the law enforcement system.

It's also a place for the public to share their encounters with police and gather information and advise.



COPS AND KIDS


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While growing up, most of us were given the impression that we could always trust the police.

We were forced by our teachers and other authority figures, to listen to fairy tales about how the police are here to protect us and keep us safe.

But now that most of us are grown up, we know that's not always the case.

Unfortunantly for some children, they don't see the reality of law enforcement until it's too late.

This section was created to expose those police officers who have committed crimes against our country's youth. This is a problem that I feel needs to be seriously addressed.





7/6/2007- California Highway Patrol officer, Jacob Duenas, charged with sexually molesting two girls, ages 13 & 14. full story

7/3/2007- Former California police officer, Shawn Shelton, who is infected with HIV, has been convicted and sentenced to 35 in prison for kidnapping and raping a 14 y/o boy. full story

7/2/2007- Florida State Trooper, Danny Bowers, was arrested on two counts of Lewd and Lascivious Exhibition involving two underage girls. full story

6/30/2007- Blackford County sheriff's deputy Brian Cansler is charged with two counts of sexual misconduct with a minor. Cansler has been suspended WITH PAY!!! full story

6/30/2007- Arundel County police officer, Shane Poteet, not charged after beating his 8 y/o daughter and putting a gun to her head. full story

6/30/2007- Corning Police officers taser a taser a 15 y/o boy. full stroy

6/21/2007- Hot springs police officer, Joey Williams, violently attacks teenagers for skateboarding. full story, Video









The most well-known example of police misconduct is police brutality, but this is only one way the public can be victimized. Police misconduct also includes accepting bribes, improper search and seizure, harassment and racism in law enforcement. Police misconduct violates the oath of peace officers and their responsibilities as public servants. Victims of police misconduct can be wrongfully convicted of crimes, lose property and freedom, and face social stigmatization. Police misconduct also creates distrust between police and the public they are meant to protect.



Police misconduct often goes uncorrected because people do not understand their rights as citizens. Prevention of police misconduct by an informed public can avert violence, wrongful convictions, and abuse of authority. In general, police misconduct is the exception-most police officers are law-abiding citizens, but when police misconduct and Police Abuse does occur, police departments often fail to address the problem in the appropriate manner. Police misconduct is therefore encouraged by the lack of risk to the officer involved.



Reporting police brutality and misconduct is a step towards ending this abuse of power. If you have been a victim of police misconduct, you have legal grounds to protest your mistreatment. An attorney familiar with laws governing police misconduct can review your case and help you decide how to proceed.



Don't believe that Police Misconduct and Brutality really exist?

Here's Proof-



~What could happen while attempting to file a police complaint...

~Violent NYPD arrests at NYC Critical Mass bikeride

~Police taking away you right to protest

~Two police attack man in elevator

~Pinellas County Police arrest 16 y/o for expressing his Freedom of Speech and lie to video tapers

~Officer illegally searches mans car and lies about probable cause

~Police shoot rubber bullets at protestors for no reason, then laugh about it

~St. Petersburg Police cut up the tents of homeless people, for no reason

~KC Police ignore a pregnant woman's plea for help

~New Orleans Police beat a 64 y/o man, harass and arrest concerned citizens and do everything they can to block video cameras

~FL. Police tazer a woman for driving on a suspended license

~Pittsburg Police tazer woman while she's restrained on the ground








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