Last but not least, Cop Watch can and wants to inform citizens of their rights as citizens. Inform citizens of what is proper police conduct and what is inappropriate police conduct. Let citizens know what they can do to protect themselves if they get into trouble with the police.
The Streets are Watching is a 50-minute video that re-examines police accountability from the perspective of three communities. Denver, Cincinnati and Berkeley. Independent filmmaker Jacob Crawford weaves three cities’ responses to police brutality into a story of community empowerment and direct action.
In an astonishing collection of footage depicting police behavior and misconduct, the film conveys fundamental legal concepts that can provide practical assistance to groups and individuals seeking a clearer understanding of their rights when dealing with the police. Divided into sections, the film explains our fundamental rights, strategies for documenting police activity, and ideas for further action and organisation.
