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Independent grassroots police monitoring
We're excited for Thursday! #JohnPegram from our team will speak on his experiences with predictive policing, its harms, and why community power to challenge not fit for purpose #AI systems is crucial to justice and accountability. Register below! #WeCopWatch
chuffed.org/project/2022... A Bristol antifascist is now facing prosecution after taking part in a successful day of antifascist action and must raise nearly £11,000 for legal defence. Please share and donate! #WeCopWatch
Support a Bristol antifascist on trial
Support a Bristol antifascist facing charges for resisting far right attacks
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... Persistent, recurring problems in policing must change — the same patterns can’t continue. #WeCopWatch #databreach
Former police worker sentenced after illegal use of data
Laura Dean purposefully used the police system Niche to carry out searches on several people.
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www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerse... breaches were recorded in 2022/23, 121 in 2023/24 and 48 in 2024/25. The most common problem was compromised information — 172 incidents, nearly two-thirds of the total. It will be interesting to see the 2026 statistics. #WeCopWatch
Huge number of data breaches at Avon and Somerset Police revealed
More than 250 data breaches took place in the past three years
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... She will be contacting us asking for help with complaints about the failures of local policing next. Boom chish. #WeCopWatch
Avon and Somerset PC banned over 'derogatory' WhatsApp comments
The female student officer made a series of comments in a WhatsApp group chat with almost 100 members.
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We're sharing a fundraiser for member, caseworker and speaker #JohnPegram, diagnosed with #PTSD from a 2021 #databreach caused by police. After over three years of fighting, he needs funds for #EMDR while his income recovers. #shareanddonate #WeCopWatch www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...
Help raise £1000 to Fund EMDR Therapy for PTSD Recovery – JustGiving Crowdfunding
Iʼm raising money to Fund EMDR Therapy for PTSD Recovery. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
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www.4wardeveruk.org/trews-law-ur... Campaigners are urging MPs to pass new legislation that would automatically review past cases handled by police officers once they’re jailed — a move aimed at preventing miscarriages of justice. #WeCopWatch www.4wardeveruk.org/trews-law-ur...?
‘Trew’s Law’ urges review of jailed cops to prevent miscarriages
Lawmakers are being urged to enact a new piece of legislation that would see police officers who are sent to prison immediately having their past cases reviewed to prevent miscarriages of justice.
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Avon & Somerset have a reputation for vindictive tactics and harassment of activists and campaigners who stand up for justice and oppose far‑right hatred. Support a Bristol antifascist on trial — please share and donate. #WeCopWatch #shareanddonate chuffed.org/project/2022...
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Support a Bristol antifascist facing charges for resisting far right attacks
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We're hosting a know-your-rights workshop tomorrow! #JohnPegram will lead a family stop-and-search & bystander intervention workshop well known for his powerful speaking and lived experience—he's been stopped 50+ times and fighting for his rights since 2018. #WeCopWatch
What the failure of predictive policing reveals. rebootdemocracy.ai/blog/why-goo... #WeCopWatch #StopAutomatedRacism
Why “Good Guys” Shouldn’t Use AI like the “Bad Guys”: The Failure of Predictive Policing
This essay argues that predictive policing continues to fail not because police departments lack data, but because they are using the wrong kind of data, in the wrong way. Applying low-stakes…
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www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding... "There is so much more to me than a mental health diagnosis, and more to life than struggle. Everything changes, and nothing is permanent. " #PTSD #WeCopWatch
Help raise £1000 to Rebuild My Life: EMDR Therapy for PTSD – JustGiving Crowdfunding
Iʼm raising money to Rebuild My Life: EMDR Therapy for PTSD. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
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We're excited for our #predictivepolicing event with #ORG and #Liberty! #JohnPegram will cover the tech's harms, his fight for rights, #OffenderManagementApp and #ThinkFamilyEducation. Come unpack the tech and oppose oppressive surveillance. #WeCopWatch
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/st-... #CommunitiesAgainstRacism 19/9/26 #JohnPegram of our core team is hosting a know your rights workshop for parents and families! It’s a vital event and we look forward to seeing you there! #WeCopWatch
"Nine people died during or after contact with Avon and Somerset police last year – the joint fourth highest in the country." #WeCopWatch #SayTheirNames www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...
Nine people died after contact with Avon & Somerset Police
Avon and Somerset Police say they take safeguarding duties seriously
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www.wired.com/story/britis... “There’s a lot of bias in the police’s data, there’s too many issues for it to be done ethically and fairly.” This report is essential reading. Our next event on predictive policing is in October this year. #WeCopWatch #stopautomatedracism #databreach
British Police Built a Sprawling Crime-Prediction Machine. Some Results Couldn’t Be Trusted
As UK police embrace the AI revolution, a WIRED investigation reveals the messy inside story of one region’s experiment with predictive analytics.
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www.youtube.com/watch Vigil for #ProfessorJasonArday 17/2/26 College Green, Bristol #RestInPower #BristolCommunityAction
www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-... We are at the #Bristol vigil for Professor #JasonArday tomorrow night from 6pm. Help support the family by sharing and donating to this fundraiser. #BlackLivesMatter
Donate to In Memory of Professor Jason Atta Kwei Arday, organized by Sir Patrick Vernon OBE
Help us support the family of Professor Jason Arday with funeral a… Sir Patrick Vernon OBE needs your support for In Memory of Professor Jason Atta Kwei Arday
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It's important to acknowledge the trauma and harm caused by police, which can erode trust and impact mental health. This #FAQ from #PTSDRecovery highlights these issues. #WeCopWatch
www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/uk-worl... Mark Curzon was sexually assaulted by former inspector Gerard Hutchings after being arrested on suspicion of shoplifting. #WeCopWatch
Man assaulted by police officer gets him jailed for 10 years
Mark Curzon was sexually assaulted by former inspector Gerard Hutchings after being arrested on suspicion of shoplifting
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"[The emails] commented that the defendant was the only competent and effective member of that team." Wood, who is white, claimed to be a man of mixed heritage living in St Pauls in his complaint messages." Oh. #WeCopWatch www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Bristol police officer sentenced for false allegations about boss
Jack Wood sent a string of emails to public figures claiming his superior was failing in her role.
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#JackWood is now making legal threats via email as we have posted about him claiming harassment which being honest is ironic. #WeCopWatch
Bristol Copwatch @bristolcopwatch.bsky.social · 2mo agowww.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol... Well, well, well. What it doesn't say here is he contacted us too. He was even thinking about coming to our last event. We spoke to #JackWood about his complaints. We didn't know he was a cop. What happened to complaints forwarded to the #IOPC? #WeCopWatch
Voters want Palantir out of the NHS, and ministers may have a good excuse to make that happen in the next 12 months By @willem-moore.bsky.social
NHS to reevaluate Palantir effectiveness following pushback
Voters want Palantir out of the NHS, and ministers may have a good excuse to make that happen in the next 12 months
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www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol... Well, well, well. What it doesn't say here is he contacted us too. He was even thinking about coming to our last event. We spoke to #JackWood about his complaints. We didn't know he was a cop. What happened to complaints forwarded to the #IOPC? #WeCopWatch
Former police officer who harassed colleague avoids jail
His victim said the harassment 'destroyed my joy of policing'
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We have been contacted by the press about this vital report and investigation. If you or any families you know have been impacted by #ThinkFamilyEducation or #OMA we would be happy to put you in touch. The Police are accountable. #stopautomatedracism www.wired.com/story/britis...
British Police Built a Sprawling Crime-Prediction Machine. Some Results Couldn’t Be Trusted
As UK police embrace the AI revolution, a WIRED investigation reveals the messy inside story of one region’s experiment with predictive analytics.
wired.com
"This case, LMN and XYZ v Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Constabulary IPT/21/199/C and IPT/21/203/C concerned the installation of two covert surveillance devices, a video camera and a microphone..." very interesting reading. #WeCopWatch #RIPA insights.doughtystreet.co.uk/post/102nfhs...
Hannah Smith acts in first Investigatory Powers Tribunal decision on the meaning of residential premises and intrusive surveillance under RIPA (via Passle)
In an OPEN judgment handed down on 27 July 2026, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (IPT) provided important guidance on: The meaning of ‘residential pre...
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... A police officer has been sacked without notice for sending "disturbing" racist and misogynistic memes, including one joking about domestic abuse. #WeCopWatch
Bridgwater PC who sent racist messages barred from policing
PC Luke Hurst was found to have committed gross misconduct and was dismissed without notice.
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"His kindness and depth as a human struck a chord with all of us and his presence and strong voice lit up a room when he told the story of his journey." Say it louder for the people at the back. #BlackLivesMatter #AhmedFofanah #RestInPower #PeopleLookUp copwatchersorg.wordpress.com/2022/08/31/o...
Our dear friend Ahmed
By all of us at Bristol Copwatch On the 4th of August 2022, our dear friend and fellow cop watcher Ahmed Fofanah tragically and suddenly left us. All of us within the Bristol Copwatch core organisi…
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Today would be our dear friend and comrade #AhmedFofanah's 46th birthday. He was our representative on the community engagement panel for The #CoPOWeR project. He went to #Westminster and spoke his truth in his strong voice and we were all so very proud. #RestInPower
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/police... Police use of AI: constrained and cautious or out of control? #AIEthics #Accountability #transparency #WeCopWatch
Police use of AI: constrained and cautious or out of control? - Liberty
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