Redwood Curtain CopWatch, based in the north coast of California, is part of a larger movement of self organized CopWatch groups throughout the US. Our local efforts seek to intervene in the drastic rise of the presence, militarization, and violence of the police, and build support networks based on self-determination, caring, and concrete needs.
We are dedicated to grass-roots struggle to end the aggressive role of police in and against our communities.
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Eureka Police Department arrests easy target, the VICTIM
Posted June 20th, 2009 by copwatch911 Call for Ambulance Help Only Brought Grief and Arrest for Injured Victim
On Thursday afternoon (June 18, 2009) in Eureka, near the Blue Heron motel, a woman of color (possibly Asian or Native American) was observed being held against her will by a large man, while a smaller man was repeatedly antagonizing her and spraying her in the face with something (pepper spray, mace?)
The woman was struggling to get away.
Great Film Centered around Mumia Abu-Jamal- FRIDAY, July 3rd, Eureka
Posted July 3rd, 2009 by copwatch
Come see this film at PARC's new location!
Military Recruitment: USA vs. Children Everywhere
Posted June 7th, 2009 by copwatch
BUILD A MOVEMENT
AGAINST MILITARY RECRUITMENT
We won a victory (in 2008) by voting out the Military’s ability to recruit children under the age of 18...
...now the Federal government seeks to negate successful ballot Measures F and J [Youth Protection Acts], passed by the people of Eureka and Arcata, in order to continue recruitment of minors into the military despite our opposition.
Save Troy Davis from EXECTION; Petition and Update
Posted June 17th, 2009 by copwatchPlease sign the PETITIONS and update yourself on
Troy's case.
Here is a well-developed website in support of Troy Anthony Davis.
http://www.troyanthonydavis.org/
This is the petition from the NAACP and help save Troy Davis from execution. Click HERE to read and sign.
U.S. Attacks on Civilians, HERE THERE EVERYWHERE: Marines Training for Martial Law
Posted June 15th, 2009 by copwatchMarines to begin martial law training in Indianapolis
June 3rd, 2008 | Constitutional Crisis
By: D. H. Williams @ 9:14 PM - EST
Indianapolis Mayor, Greg Ballard surrenders 26 private and state owned sites for martial law training
Important Supreme Court Ruling for Undocumented Workers
Posted May 5th, 2009 by copwatch in
Supreme Court Limits Identity Theft Law
The Supreme Court has ruled undocumented workers using false papers cannot be charged with aggravated identity theft unless they knew their fake IDs belonged to a real person. The Bush administration frequently charged undocumented immigrants with felony identity theft, which carries a two-year sentence. Prosecutors had used the threat of a felony to persuade undocumented workers to plead guilty to lesser charges of document fraud.
Democracy Now! Headlines
May 5, 2009
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AETA 4: Animal Rights Demonstrators Charged With Unconstitutional ANIMAL ENTERPRISE TERRORISM ACT
Posted May 28th, 2009 by copwatchhttp://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2009/05/23/18597279.php
Motion Filed to Dismiss Indictment of the AETA 4
Rights Attorneys File Motion Saying AETA Indictment in Violation of First Amendment
"Black, Latina/o and Indigenous communities inside the U.S. live under a 24-hour occupation."
Posted June 7th, 2009 by copwatchWas racism a factor in police shooting?
Worker's World COMMENTARY
http://www.workers.org/2009/us/police_racism_0611/
By Monica Moorehead
New York
Published Jun 4, 2009 8:14 PM
Medical Marijuana Patients on Probation or Parole
February 2009:
Medical Marijuana Patients on Probation or Parole
As a California medical cannabis patient, in order to be able to medicate while on probation, you should present a copy of your recommendation and print out a copy of People v. Tilehkooh for your probation officer to include in your file.
COURT CANCELLED!!!! USA challenges Arcata/Eureka's "Youth Protection Act" in Oakland Federal Court
Posted June 7th, 2009 by copwatch06/09/2009 - 1:00pm
US/Pacific
In 2008, the people of Arcata and Eureka got the signatures and the votes to pass Ballot Measures F and J, the Youth Protection Act. In December, the Federal Government challenged it.
YOUTH PROTECTION ACT
AN ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT THE MILITARY RECRUITMENT OF ANY PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN
... the Federal government filed a lawsuit to negate Measures F and J, passed by the people of Eureka and Arcata, in order to continue recruitment of minors into the military despite our opposition.
"Hundreds of People Took to the Streets Demanding Justice..."
Posted June 14th, 2009 by copwatchJustice for Robert Mitchell
Hundreds of people took to the streets on May 21 demanding justice for Robert Mitchell, 16, who died after being tased by Warren police. Mitchell, who had fled from a police stop in Warren, was chased into Detroit, where he was apprehended, tased and later died on April 10.
The demonstration was organized by the Detroit Coalition Against Police Brutality and the family of Robert Mitchell. Several other groups, including the Detroit NAACP, the Michigan Emergency Committee Against War and Injustice (MECAWI), and Detroit City of Hope, helped organize the demonstration.
MOVE Documentary in Arcata June 16! Free and Outside
Posted June 16th, 2009 by copwatch06/16/2009 - 9:15pm
US/Pacific
Tonight, TUESDAY JUNE 16, Friends of MOVE (Redwood Curtain Chapter) will be showing continuous inspiring and informative video footage and words of MOVE members.
ARCATA, beginning about 9:15pm.
We will be projecting the film outdoors for all to see, near the Bank of Amerikkka. You will be able to see us from the Plaza.
Open Letter re Rodrigo Reyna-Sanchez: Expel him from EPD
Posted May 4th, 2009 by copwatchRally and UPDATE: Cop On Trial for Murdering Oscar Grant in Oakland New Years Day; Prosecutor Not Tryin' Too Hard
Posted June 18th, 2009 by copwatch
RALLY on Thursday (June 18, 09) at the arraignment of Johannes Mehserle!
Mehserle's attorney is trying to get a change of venue to move the trial out of Alameda County. We must continue fighting to win justice!
OSCAR GRANT, father of a baby girl
Eric McDavid Support Tour in Eureka
Posted June 7th, 2009 by copwatchOperation: Wake Up and Move!
Report from April 12, 2009
For years now, the homeless have been permitted to sleep on the property of St. Bernard's Catholic Church without incident. Being one of the homeless who do so, I have befriended both Father Allen and the caretaker, Fritz. When the Father steps out of his door every morning to fetch his paper, he has continued to acknowledge my presence with "Good Morning Curtis". Once I'm finally up and ready to take on the day, I use the restroom that Fritz opens for us to use. This has remained routine since at least the early 90's.
Friends of MOVE Chapter formed in local area- FREE THE MOVE PRISONERS!
ONAMOVE!
Redwood Curtain CopWatch has instigated the formation of a local Friends of MOVE chapter. Please read about the MOVE organization and help get the MOVE 9 prisoners released after 31 years in Pennsylvania prison!
Get informed about MOVE. We have lots of information at FRIENDS OF MOVE
Domestic Violence and Police Brutality
Posted May 30th, 2009 by copwatchThis, from mesha Monge-Irizarry, Director of the Idriss Stelley Foundation. From May 18, 2009.
...Captain Tacchini. relegated to the Mission Precinct in SF, used to be deputy chief of San Francisco until Chief Heather Fong demoted him 2 years ago for destroying evidence of domestic violence perpetrated by his son on his spouse.
There is a definite link between Officers using anabolic steroids and Domestic Violence in their homes:
groups.yahoo.com/group/E_SUCKS
(end steroid use by KKKops)
So Many Stories of VIOLENCE BY POLICE- suppressed or never told
Posted April 24th, 2009 by copwatch
http://www.redwoodcurtaincopwatch.net/node/201
This one was published in the Eureka Times- Standard on Tuesday, July 25, 2006. This is exactly how it looked in the paper:
