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Bristol Copwatch is an independent grassroots police monitoring group fighting back against police brutality, misconduct, and abuse of power. We began in 2020. You can donate to our work below! Donations keep us sustainable and let us plan ahead! #WeCopWatch

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Back in 2017, Netpol offered the first British review of Alex's book "The End of Policing" and in 2018 hosted a launch at Conway Hall in London.

Oh, to have been a fly on the wall when New York's Police Benevolent Association heard about his appointment... netpol.org/2017/09/18/t...
November 26, 2025 at 7:39 AM
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So-called “crime predicting” technology risks creating mass human rights violations.

We deserve real safety, not more surveillance.

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Join the fight against crime-predicting tech
Why is this important? The police say AI will make us safer. The truth? It automates injustice and racism. Predictive policing tools don’t predict crime — they predict policing. Built on flawed police...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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We've updated our article on the Offender Management App legal challenge. John, #Liberty, and their legal team await a new police response. Issues with the #OffenderManagementApp affect us all. When one stands up, we hope others will follow. #WeCopWatch
Road mapping paths to accountability
By John Pegram, founder, caseworker, public speaker Afternoon, fellow copwatchers! As the end of 2025 approaches at a rate of knots, it seems only right to update you all on current developments wi…
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November 22, 2025 at 4:38 PM
"His sister, Janet Alder, said there had been communication between Humberside Police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in 2001, with the latter "promising the police they would not be prosecuted for manslaughter". #SayHisName #NoJusticeNoPeace
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Christopher Alder: Family claims CPS promised not to prosecute police
The sister of Christopher Alder, a black man who died in custody, makes fresh claims in a new book.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Vital reading and our hearts are always with #JanetAlder and so many families fighting for justice who have lost loved ones at the hands of the police. #SayHisName #ChristopherAlder #NoJusticeNoPeace
Defiance
'This is a story - among many others - of justice denied. Fighting this battle over the past quarter of a century has been a lesson in collusion, cover-up an...
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November 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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www.bookhausbristol.com/events/

We're looking forward to a vital discussion on the police, unaccountable brutality and fights for the truth and justice at the #Defiance #BookHaus event on 3/12/25 at the #MalcolmX #ChristopherAlder #WeCopWatch
Defiance
'This is a story - among many others - of justice denied. Fighting this battle over the past quarter of a century has been a lesson in collusion, cover-up an...
www.dialoguebooks.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Big things are coming in 2026! Join us at the #ECC in February for what should be a truly awesome event. Look out for our Know Your Rights workshops in schools. If you share our concerns and you're a cop watcher or caseworker, then get involved. We see you because #WeCopWatch
November 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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It's always been a toothless public-facing role, but to many in our communities, the #PCC has at least been a point of contact towards accountability. Removing this position speaks volumes about the direction of policing in the UK. #WeCopWatch
Police and crime commissioners to be scrapped in England and Wales
The government says it will save £100m over this Parliament and less than 20% of voters can name their PCC.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:59 AM
If you believe you have been impacted by predictive policing in your community or through the education system we would like to hear from you.

We are building a roadmap and community path to justice. We see you because #WeCopWatch #EndThinkSurveillance #StopAutomatedRacism
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November 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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An external consultancy has revealed that discrimination is ingrained in the HR systems of the London force. #WeCopWatch
‘Damning’ review of anti-Black racism within Met police ‘buried’ by force
Exclusive: External consultancy report found discrimination ‘baked into HR systems’ at London force
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November 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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"DS Derek Ridgewell targeted mostly black people in the 1970s, who he falsely accused of robbery and beat up if they tried to resist arrest, before fabricating a semi-confession and lying on oath so they would be convicted." #WeCopWatch #SamePoliceStory
Racist police officer may have framed 100 innocent people
DS Derek Ridgewell targeted mostly black people in the 1970s, who he falsely accused of robbery and beat up if they tried to resist arrest, before fabricating a semi-confession and lying on oath so they would be convicted.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Bristol Copwatch advocates for justice and police accountability. Name the only sentence without a full stop, and you’ll find the Offender Management App. #WeCopWatch #stopautomatedracism
Road mapping paths to accountability
By John Pegram, founder, caseworker, public speaker Afternoon, fellow copwatchers! As the end of 2025 approaches at a rate of knots, it seems only right to update you all on current developments wi…
copwatchersorg.wordpress.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Amnesty International UK found that 75% of UK police forces use technology to "predict crime," resulting in racist outcomes. Few know this. We are challenging the Offender Management App and Think Family Education. We see you because #WeCopWatch 🕵️‍♂️
Stop Automated Racism
Amnesty International UK found out that 3/4 of police forces across the UK are using technology to try to “predict crime”, but it is having racist and discriminatory impacts. Almost no one knows about it. Learn more:
www.amnesty.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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*NEWS* 'Stop and search, arrests, and mental health detentions, March 2025' shows a small decrease in stop-search volumes by the higher suspicion-led standard (section 1), in contrast to creeping rises in suspicionless searches (section 60, section 342E, section 11) 🧵 www.gov.uk/government/s...
Stop and search, arrests, and mental health detentions, March 2025
Statistics on stop and search, arrests for notifiable offences. This release will also include statistics on detentions under Section 135 and Section 136 of the Mental Health Act previously included i...
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November 6, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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Police and surveillance don't belong in schools. We're raising funds for a film challenging Think Family Education, a predictive policing system. If you share our concerns, please donate and help spread the word! #EndThinkSurveillance 🎥
Surveillance is not safe guarding
Think Family Education (TFE)  is an app that has been in use in schools for several years, in fact The Bristol Cable first reported on TFE in 2021.  The app is connected to a council and police database.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:22 PM
"There is the impact such technology has on our lives, and the harms of policing we must consider. Perpetual criminalisation is something I went through in my youth.." #stopautomatedracism
November 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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The definition of terrorism isn't just too broad, or that it includes 'serious property damage'. It justifies surveillance, on behalf of oppressive regimes globally, of people resisting injustice. We need a proper debate about abolishing the Terrorism Act 2000 www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Terror definition too broad, Starmer to be told
New advice could undermine the Palestine Action ban
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November 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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If you're considering action against predictive policing or believe you've been risk-scored by the Offender Management App, check out our Sunday long read, "Road mapping paths to accountability." You'll never walk alone. #StopAutomatedRacism
Road mapping paths to accountability
By John Pegram, founder, caseworker, public speaker Afternoon, fellow copwatchers! As the end of 2025 approaches at a rate of knots, it seems only right to update you all on current developments wi…
copwatchersorg.wordpress.com
November 9, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Look out for our latest blog post, "Road mapping paths to accountability", a follow-up to "Predictive policing and subject access requests" over the weekend. #WeCopWatch #stopautomatedracism

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Predictive Policing and Subject Access Requests
By John Pegram, case worker, public speaker, founder If you’ve been keeping tabs on all things police in Bristol and across Avon and Somerset you’d be right in thinking there’s a …
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November 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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This article is worth your time if you want to learn how to mobilise your community against predictive policing. Stay tuned for updates on our blog this weekend! #WeCopWatch #EndThinkSurveillance #StopAutomatedRacism
Predictive Policing and Community Organising – Justice, Equity & Technology
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November 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
chuffed.org/project/bris...
We're raising funds on #Chuffed to promote sustainability and prepare for the future. Our communityteam is monitoring police activities in Bristol and across the UK. Please share and donate! #WeCopWatch
Bristol Copwatch
Bristol Copwatch is a community project and a fiercely independent police monitoring group. We are a small core team of activists and community members who monitor the police locally on the street and across the UK. We believe in building relationships via outreach in local communities in Bristol, we offer workshops and training events and are advocates and case workers for those on the sharp end of abuse of power.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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We're releasing a film short soon, but we need your help to raise £4,000! The impact of predictive policing and surveillance in schools is significant. Please share and donate! 🙏 #EndThinkSurveillance
Surveillance is not safe guarding
Think Family Education (TFE)  is an app that has been in use in schools for several years, in fact The Bristol Cable first reported on TFE in 2021.  The app is connected to a council and police database.
chuffed.org
November 8, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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It was great to connect with a school friend of Sean Rigg's during our community meeting at the #ECC on Thursday night. Thank you for your insights and for sharing your experiences. Rest in power, #SeanRigg. #NoJusticeNoPeace ✊🏿
“I Can’t Breathe” - Race, Restraint, and Policing Practices - Saunders Law
On 21 August 2008, Sean Rigg died at Brixton Police Station after experiencing a mental health crisis. He was stopped by officers and kept in a dangerous prone position in...
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November 8, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Here's an overview of #StopAndSearch in Avon and Somerset. The disparity is alarming, especially with unrecorded outcomes. We want copwatchers to be allies, not just bystanders to those on the sharp end of stop and search. #WeCopWatch
Stop and search
Number of stop and searches by outcome per month.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:20 PM
www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerse...

Which goes to show some who claim to uphold the law have no respect for it themselves. #WeCopWatch
Avon & Somerset cop allegedly broke bail condition
The officer faces a police misconduct hearing
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November 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM