We are an abolitionist community police monitoring group in Lambeth // Instagram: @lambethcopwatch // Email: [email protected]
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ALT Infographic on grey background. At the top, text reads: "South London Copwatch Winter Potluck Social" with the Copwatch logo. It continues: "Come commemorate the end of the year with us! Please bring a dish if you can. We have a microwave for reheating, but no cooking facilities. For accessibility questions, email [email protected]." In a yellow box: "Newcomers & regulars welcome. NO COPS. The Feminist Library (Peckham), 161 Sumner Rd SE15 6JL Wednesday 18 December, 6-9:30pm. FFP2 masks/air purifiers provided, but note this is a communal meal so masks may not be worn throughout. Sober-led event (see @thefieldnx on Instagram for details). Please COVID test before attending and stay home if unwell." On the right, a decorative image by Black Lodge Press reads: "MORE OF US THAN THEM. SOLIDARITY IS OUR STRENGTH. SOLIDARITY IS OUR WEAPON."
ALT The image is an infographic with a black background. The text reads "South London Copwatch Meeting" with our logo next to it. It continues "Come down to our next open meeting to get involved with South London Copwatch, an abolitionist collective of Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark Copwatch groups." There is an image of a clock and a map pin then the text reads "Wednesday 27 November : 7-9pm" "The Field (New Cross) 385 Queen's Rd, London SE14 5HD". "Join us for our final open meeting of the year to discuss this years progress and map our 2025 goals." It continues to say "Masks will be provided, please mask if you are able to. We will run an air purifier in the space. Please COVID test before coming and do not attend if you are ill. Newcomers & regulars all welcome. NO COPS. To make the space accessible, this will be a sober-led event. (More info on @thefieldnx policy on instagram)" There is an image of a banner being held up reading "PROTECT COMMUNITIES NOT KILLER COPS"
ALT Solidarity with our Youth. against racial violence. against police repression. with photos of riot police violence
ALT Before some of Croydon’s young people had even reached cells last night, media outlets were throwing our youth under the bus, regurgitating harmful narratives from the police and condemning the events of yesterday as merely “antisocial behaviour” that is “not related to protest”. This is incorrect - yesterday did not come out of nowhere.
ALT The last two weeks have seen fascist mobs setting fire to refugee accommodation, attacking Muslims and Black & Brown people on the streets and far-right violence on a scale that hasn’t been seen for decades. The response from the media and politicians has been pitiful. The police have effectively stood by and watched whilst these things happened.
ALT In contrast, yesterday evening’s mobilisation in Croydon was met with a disproportionate number of riot police, despite no intention to harm innocent people as has been seen during far-right riots. This is no surprise to us - there are more than enough statistics in existence to show that police use disproportionate force and aggression towards Black and Brown people, in comparison to white people.
ALT Green background. Picture of police on left and GBC logo below. Text reads: upcoming trainings. Online, free & open to all. Know your rights training Thurs 15th August, 6.30-8.30pm Mon 19th August, 6.30-8.30pm Thurs 22nd August 6:30-8.30pm Legal observer training Sun 18th 2pm-5.30pm & Sun 25th August 2pm-5.30pm (online) register by 13th August Register now: greenandblackcross.org/events
ALT Green background. Picture of police on left and GBC logo below. Text reads: upcoming trainings. Online, free & open to all. Know your rights training Thurs 15th August, 6.30-8.30pm Mon 19th August, 6.30-8.30pm Thurs 22nd August 6:30-8.30pm Legal observer training Sun 18th 2pm-5.30pm & Sun 25th August 2pm-5.30pm (online) register by 13th August Register now: greenandblackcross.org/events
ALT 💥 Join us tomorrow, Saturday 10 August, for a leafletting session in Croydon. Community leafletting session about facial recognition technology 📍 Meet at East Croydon station at 5pm
ALT Tips on mobilising against fascists coming to your area Countering fascist mobilisation is a numbers game: outnumbering them tends to reduce their level of violence and makes the police more likely to contain them instead of you. So here's some tips on how to build an effective counter-mobilisation against fascists coming to your area.
ALT Find your base and make a plan Figure out who's calling out the action. Can be a single org or a coalition Approach trade unions, community groups, and local anti-racist projects via their social media Make contact with affected communities: mosques, hotels, community centres, businesses, homes and markets likely to be targeted As more organisations join your action, make sure they are sharing your publicity and staying in touch Prepare your message Agree a short message of solidarity and get the details of your action out there, ideally using Canva to make sure your images easily fit social media parameters If you have time, you can go big on publicity: use local press releases, leafletting, stickers, flyposters or public meetings - whatever there is time for. Social media is fastest Engage with other anti-fascist groups doing similar actions and maintain active social media in the run up to your action Get hold of a few decent megaphones Prepare some signs and placards
ALT Monitoring and liaison Monitor the social media of the fascist groups coming to your area so you are as well prepared for them as possible Follow @redflareinfo for verified updates and news On the question of whether police liaison is necessary, here is Green and Black Cross' guide: https://greenandblackcross.org/guides/planning-an-action/2-should-i-notify-the-police/ Legal support Download your local bustcard, which contain solicitors contacts and key pieces of advice, here: https://greenandblackcross.org/guides/bustcard/ Legal Observers (LOs) are volunteers who observe police tactics on actions and support you on the ground with bustcards and advice. You can request LOs at your action by mailing [email protected] or calling 07946541511 If you are worried there may be arrests at your action, task some of your volunteers to stay home and prepare police station support so that any arrestees can be supported and met on release. It's really simple.
ALT Safety planning Wear masks to stop the spread of COVID and avoid doxxing (being stalked online by creepy fascists looking for your details or publishing your personal details online) Wear comfy, nondescript clothing with no bright colours or visible logos - this helps to stop fascists targeting individuals Don't take ID or a phone with your life on it Don't turn up intoxicated sis, come on Plan to go with friends and meet at a specific place and time Take extra snacks and water in case of being kettled by cops On the day Check fascist socials and respond with your own Avoid complex plans - adapt to events as they unfold Ensure visibility and presence with banners and props Stick together and make decisions together No speeches - yes chants! No collecting contact details - yes giving out placards! 5 key messages: no comment, no personal details, under what power, no duty solicitor, no caution! https://greenandblackcross.org/guides/key-advice/ Write the protest support line number
ALT Image for South London Copwatch meeting. Come down to our next open meeting @thefeministlibrary, SE15 6JL on Thursday the 29th August, 7-9pm 💛 Join us to discuss what we're doing, what we're planning next and how you can get involved ✊ The venue is fully wheelchair accessible with a disabled toilet. More access info available at feministlibrary.co.uk/visit-us/ If you have any access concerns or need support with funds to attend, please email us at [email protected]
ALT South London Copwatch Meeting with picture of police violence Come down to our next open meeting to get involved with South London Copwatch, an abolitionist collective of Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark Copwatch groups. Newcomers & regulars all welcome. NO COPS. NO PSYCHS. Masks, snacks and drinks provided.. (Please mask if you are able to.) Thursday 29th August, 7-9pm The Feminist Library (Peckham) Sojourner Truth Community Centre 161 Sumner Rd SE15 6JL If you have any accessibility requirements or need support with travel costs, please email [email protected]
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ALT meme of a man yelling into a girls ear, it looks like in a nightclub. the girl has a fed up expression and is looking away from him as to say 'please leave me tf alone'. a blue high viz vest and police hat have been drawn onto the man and he has a label saying policr liaison officer. the girl has a label saying 'you (knows you dont have to answer any questions and should say 'no comment')'