Daughter calls for investigation into death of man after police contact at Bristol protest Exclusive: Retired NHS worker Nicholas Stone died after becoming unwell at protest against far-right Bristol Patriots

"A family liaison officer informed me that my dad died after police contact. This has been incredibly traumatic for me." We are deeply sorry for your loss. 💔 We see you. #WeCopWatch #NicholasStone #SayHisName

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Man dies after protest in Bristol City Centre He suffered a cardiac arrest

"A man attending a protest in Bristol died following ‘prior police contact". #WeCopWatch

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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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Here's the follow up to our 2024 post on the #OffenderManagementApp. Avon and Somerset Police are being held to account for unlawful use of #AI. Say it louder for the people at the back. Here's what's wrong with #automatedracism. #WeCopWatch

Kent Police told to expand stop-and-search scrutiny panel An independent panel has seen only 11 Kent Police cases in a year, inspectors say.

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Scrutiny panels with police oversight don't resolve issues in stop and search. We must engage communities while addressing the harms and ineffectiveness of this disproportionate and racist police power. #WeCopWatch

UK police risk assessment before riots said far-right threat probably ‘minimal’ Documents show officers instead prioritised environmental and pro-Palestinian protests as potential hazards

For at least five years, Netpol has argued the police are obsessed with environmental and pro-Palestinian protesters.

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Hillsborough Law delayed as families head for crisis talks with Starmer Government pauses passage of historic bill as tensions grow over how it will affect security services

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"The new law, known officially as the Public Office (Accountability) Bill, was laid in Parliament last September and aims to ensure public officials tell the truth in their working life and during investigations and inquests." #WeCopWatch #Hillsborough

Serious Violence Reduction Orders independent evaluation report We use some essential cookies to make this website work.

Serious Violence Reduction Orders (introduced in 2022) didn’t actually reduce serious violence – the people given an order in court were just as likely to commit further violent crimes as those who weren’t.

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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A lot has happened since our 2024 blog post. Police are being held accountable for unlawful #AI use. If you believe you have a risk score or "harm" rating and want to challenge it, start here. #StopAutomatedRacism

Cop cleared of gross misconduct over sex harassment of colleague An Avon & Somerset Police panel found he committed misconduct

www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol... We've done our best to keep the faith and give you time to change and reform police. Seriously we have. It's been literally centuries now, but wherever we go it's the same #police story. #WeCopWatch

Caseworker or a cop watcher ? Join our volunteer online event next week—things are getting busy! For info, and an invite email bristolcopwatch@riseup.net. #WeCopWatch

Former Bristol police officer admits sharing child abuse images Michael Elmer is barred from policing after pleading guilty to five offences.

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This is an organisation that profiles school children and their families, risk scores them for "safeguarding" and puts them on a database. #WeCopWatch

The (problematic) rise of predictive analytics in children’s social care | Research | University of Bristol Information for

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The troubling increase of predictive analytics in children's social care #WeCopWatch

Black people bitten by police dogs at over three times the rate of white people, data shows Despite multiple complaints relating to excessive force, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) found the “service provided was acceptable” in all cases reviewed

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Despite numerous complaints about excessive force, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) concluded that the "service provided was acceptable" in every case examined. #WeCopWatch

Why ‘Predictive’ Policing Must be Banned The UK Government is trying to use algorithms to predict which people are most likely to become killers using sensetive personal data of hundreds of thousands of people.

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We're challenging police on their use of advanced technology. Stay tuned for updates on the pushback against the #OffenderManagementApp this month and why it should be banned. #WeCopWatch 🚫👮‍♂️"

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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Schools should not host police or surveillance systems. Profiling families without consent is authoritarian. We urge the police to stop using #TFE. Support this film and let's #EndThinkSurveillance together! 🎬✊

Former police officer 'abused his position' by blowing kiss at woman Former Pc Steven Faulkner 'displayed prejudicial and improper behaviour towards a woman'

Former officer Steven Faulkner exhibited biased and inappropriate behavior towards a woman. #WeCopWatch

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Think Family, and the fight for transparency over data profiling - The Bristol Cable It's a mass data gathering tool is designed to protect children and families. But is it pushing children into the criminal justice system?

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Many on the database are unaware of their inclusion, raising concerns about potential rights violations. Both the #OffenderManagementApp and #TFE are breaching human rights. #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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Police have no place in schools and neither do their surveillance systems. Support the film and share and donate! #WeCopWatch #EndThinkSurveillance

Former police officer 'abused his position' by blowing kiss at woman Former Pc Steven Faulkner 'displayed prejudicial and improper behaviour towards a woman'

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Former PC Steven Faulkner exhibited discriminatory and inappropriate conduct toward a woman. #WeCopWatch

Consultation theatre: How our government plans to legalise biometric stop and search Biometric stop and search is being normalised first, and regulated later, argues Tom Dixon in the third of series of articles about police use of tech

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This conversation is not about neutral future possibilities; it is a carefully orchestrated showcase of a path that has already been decided. #WeCopWatch

Labour's plans for predictive policing are full of the usual racism There is no way for predictive policing to be done in an ethical manner - punishing people for crimes that haven't happened is dystopian

"Bias from the past leads to bias in the future." #stopautomatedracism
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The rise of facial recognition policing The technology is being rolled out by forces across the country—and there are no obvious limits on how it can be used

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The technology is being implemented by various forces nationwide, with no clear restrictions on its application.#WeCopWatch

"One key risk to mitigate is bias and discrimination in algorithmic systems, which may reflect historical inequalities. This can lead to unfair outcomes for individuals." The #ICO agree then that the police's use of #AI is unlawful. #StopAutomatedRacism

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Protest bans are a ‘display of state power’ - Netpol The ban on UKIP marching in Tower Hamlets has been hailed as a victory by some. But should we celebrate when the police ban protests, when they are likely to weaponise their unprecedented powers against anti-racists in the future? On Saturday 25 October, the much-depleted UK Independence Party (UKIP) was effectively banned from marching in […]

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State bans don't solve community issues, let's recall the #EDL ban in 2012 and #UKIP last year. This police power impacts anti-racist organizations. As #Netpol notes, it's a display of state power, with the police on their own side. #WeCopWatch 🚨

Community leader Ras Judah honoured with heartfelt final send-off "We will miss your laugh and that look that sees right through any rubbish"

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Rest in power and peace #RasJudah #IamJudah #StPauls #Community

StopWatch bystanders guide StopWatch has created a guide on how to safely be an active bystander during a stop and search

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#StopWatch has released a guide for bystander intervention. Discover how to effectively support others during stop and search situations. #WeCopWatch

Predictive policing AI is on the rise − making it accountable to the public could curb its harmful effects AI that anticipates where crimes are likely to occur and who might commit them has a troubling track record. Democratic accountability could shine a light on the technology and how it’s used.

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Let’s advocate for systems that prioritize ethical use and community engagement, not those that criminalise communities and individuals. #WeCopWatch

Police AI chief admits crime-fighting tech will have bias but vows to tackle it Exclusive: NCA’s Alex Murray says he hopes new £115m police AI centre can limit unfairness found in tools

It appears to be merely lip service for the general public. There is a necessity for transparency and accountability rather than empty promises. #WeCopWatch

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Cop allegedly made inappropriate comments to colleague The officer faces a misconduct hearing at force HQ

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The officer, who was based in north Somerset, is accused of breaching the standards of professional behaviour in terms of authority, respect and courtesy; and discreditable conduct.

Facial recognition error prompts police to arrest Asian man for burglary 100 miles away - Liberty Investigates Alvi Choudhury was arrested and held for 10 hours after being flagged by facial recognition tech as a potential match for a burglary suspect

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Alvi Choudhury was detained for 10 hours after facial recognition technology identified him as a possible burglary suspect. #WeCopWatch