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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

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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

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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 🚫👮‍♂️"

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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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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

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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

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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

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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 🚨

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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

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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

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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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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

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Essex police pause facial recognition camera use after study finds racial bias Academics discover black people ‘significantly more likely’ to be identified when compared with other ethnic groups

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Academics find that Black individuals are 'significantly more likely' to be identified compared to other ethnic groups. #WeCopWatch

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Our phone is currently off due to its charger breaking. Boo. We are getting a new one over the weekend! Need to reach us urgently? bristolcopwatch@riseup.net #WeCopWatch

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#WeCopWatch #databreach #stopautomatedracism #ReimaginePublicSafety

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Moment police use batons on protesters during Bristol march Police said officers "acted proportionately and used appropriate force"

Avon and Somerset Police's riot units continue to show troubling behavior in 2026, from lying in court and on police databases to assaulting peaceful protesters not a lot changes. #WeCopWatch 🚨 www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

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February 2026: Just as much carrot as stick Government takes measured stance on youth violence prevention; police chiefs admit racial bias in AI-enabled surveillance tech... press on with adoption anyway

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Government adopts a cautious approach to youth violence prevention; police leaders acknowledge racial bias in AI surveillance tech but continue with its implementation. #WeCopWatch

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Bristol Copwatch Community Bristol Copwatch Community is a group for friends and allies of Bristol Copwatch. We are an independent Bristol-based police monitoring organisation working towards community safety and police acco…

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Did you attend #CommunitiesForJustice last weekend? Want to get involved? Join our #BristolCopwatchCommunity on #WhatsApp to stay updated and connect with our team! #WeCopWatch

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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.

"Children internalise the idea that they are suspects. Families feel criminalised simply for needing support. No algorithm should decide a child's future." #EndThinkSurveillance #SupportTheFilm #CommunitiesForJustice #WeCopWatch
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I understand why women don't trust the police, says Met chief on Sarah Everard anniversary On the fifth anniversary of Everard's murder, Sir Mark Rowley insists rebuilding trust in the force will take time.

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The benevolent Commissioner understands. #WeCopWatch

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We wanted to take the opportunity to thank not only everyone who attended #CommunitiesForJustice last weekend, that made it such a success but all organisations who contributed. We are most certainly doing it again. #BristolCopwatch is all of us. Thanks for every little thing #WeCopWatch

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"Support people on their journey so they know that they're not alone. I've been stopped and searched over 50 times.. "
"I'm from Tottenham. I wouldn't consider myself cop watch, my thing is more so cop avoidance.. I go way back from when there was Sus laws."

#WeCopWatch #CommunitiesForJustice

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#CommunitiesForJustice today was an outright success! around 70 people across the day came and participated in this ground breaking first event of it's kind in #Bristol! thank you!
#WeCopWatch #ThankYou @stopwatchuk.bsky.social @libertyhq.bsky.social @thebristolcable.bsky.social

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#PoppyBourke and #NazmulHasan are kicking off the Stapleton room with a #Liberty workshop on facial recognition, prediction policing, strategic litigation and our rights at 12:45pm today! #WeCopWatch #CommunitiesForJustice

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#SukinaNoor #JohnPegram #KenHinds and #LeighMckenna are kicking off #CommunitiesForJustice in the main hall with powerful spoken word and a panel on community police monitoring at 12:45pm today! #WeCopWatch

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Know your rights training- Stop and Search
Know your rights training- Stop and Search Copwatch founder and member John speaking in Oxford in winter 2022. As part of the know your rights and copwatching workshop, here he speaks on various stop and search powers, suspicion based and suspicion less searches. Subtitles available

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Join us at #CommunitiesForJustice today to learn about your rights when stopped and searched by the police. For #earlybird insight, here's Copwatch founder #JohnPegram speaking on the subject in Oxford 2022. #WeCopWatch
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Communities for Justice at Easton Community Centre We’re once again back at the awesome ECC in Easton, Bristol, this time in two rooms- the main hall and the Stapleton room, from 12.30 pm to 18.25 pm for the launch of Communities For Justice, the largest community event we’ve ever held! We extended our event time to fit in an additional section of the day for youth and families. We’re partnering on the event with Black South West Network as…

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Less than 24 hours until #CommunitiesForJustice! Join us tomorrow from 12:45 to 18:25. The cafe is open until 4:00 PM. Bring your ticket for scanning or feel free to donate at the door. Looking forward to a great day! #WeCopWatch 🎉

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LIVE - Facial recognition vans parked up in the town centre Facial recognition vans are currently parked up in The Malls in Basingstoke. The vans have been deployed by Hampshire Constabulary.

www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/2589379...

It's concerning that police are using facial recognition technology despite its risks and ongoing legal challenges. Just doing your job? 🤔 #WeCopWatch

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Communities for Justice at Easton Community Centre We’re once again back at the awesome ECC in Easton, Bristol, this time in two rooms- the main hall and the Stapleton room, from 12.30 pm to 18.25 pm for the launch of Communities For Justice, the largest community event we’ve ever held! We extended our event time to fit in an additional section of the day for youth and families. We’re partnering on the event with Black South West Network as…

Get your tickets for #CommunitiesForJustice on #HeadFirst or #Eventbrite! Join us in Bristol to learn about your rights, unpack police tech, and understand its impact. Let's join the conversation! We see you because #WeCopWatch. 🌟 www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/eas...

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Police officer dismissed for using photo frame to 'weigh down keyboard keys' A police officer has been dismissed after giving a false impression she was working by using a picture frame to weigh down keys on her laptop.

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A police officer has been dismissed after giving a false impression she was working by using a picture frame to weigh down keys on her laptop. #WeCopWatch

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