#OccupyYourCamera: policing the police through your len(s)

My talk at ToorCamp Aug 2012 about my experiences videotaping arrests at #OccupySeattle in Oct 2011. Advice on how to photograph the police at demonstrations and protests.

George Carlin & #Occupy

As true today, as it was when George Carlin did this bit.

Seattle Police Dept. & #OccupySeattle

As many of you know, I'm deep into the #Occupy movement. My early involvement with #OccupySeattle including but was not limited to videotaping arrests as a witness. Long story short, I edited out one instance of police action that was a.) not representative of the Seattle Police Department and b.) outside of acceptable behavior by a police officer IMHO. I filed a formal complaint through OPA even though the action wasn't directed at me. Today I have the opportunity to sit down with the officer in question along with a mediator. The happy conclusion? The officer and I shared openly and honestly. We watched the video I shot. Officer JL was honest, forthright, and professional, and for that, I thank him from the bottom of my heart.

Om mani padme hum!

"Computer Security 101" video

I gave a talk on "Computer Security 101" for #OccupySeattle and my Tibetan sisters & brothers on Sunday. Here's the video.

Computer Security 101, part 1


Computer Security 101, part 2



Jerry Whiting, 11dec11
JetCityOrange.com/crypto/

#OccupyOakland & #OccupyWallStreet Protest Advice

Watch these videos to learn how the police act and respond. The news media videos give overviews but the YouTube videos give you an idea of what you'll experience in the streets. Watch & Learn!

http://www.ktvu.com/video/29587714/index.html
http://www.ktvu.com/video/29587714/index.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QngE6kKk8Lg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_Y2qZxKDWg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaqvdC4L82s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcXNUif1Zv8

Watch the police Where are they? What do you think their game plan is? Is it a sweep or a pinch? What are they lining up to do to you?

Know where you are Learn the local geography beforehand. Look at maps. Street layout, escape routes, deadends. Know your options.

Think in advance What are you prepared to do? Stand your ground, go to jail, retreat? Be prepared to change your plan in response to unfolding events.

Know the people around you Are you along or with friends? Strangers or familiar faces? Talk to them before anything happens. Are there those you feel you can count on? Are there those who may need your help or assistance?

What's the weather? It doesn't take a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. If tear gas or other chemical agents are going to be used, are you upwind or downwind?

Take video & photos I always begin by photographing the police before anything happens including badge numbers and faces. Don't provoke them but stand your ground, up close and personal. Act as a witness, collect evidence, share it with the world.

Think, don't panic. Take care of yourselves, take care of others.

And don't forget, we're going to win!

Are You Still Confused About #OccupyWallStreet?

KUOW Interview About #OccupySeattle

Carolyn Adolph from KUOW interviewed me about #OccupySeattle. Like I'm ever at a loss for words... The MP3 is on www.JetCityOrange.com/OccupyWallStreet

#OccupySeattle Arrests Oct 17, 2011

The Seattle Police cleared the tents out of Westlake Park Mon Oct 17, 2011. I had the pleasure of being there to videotape it.

This Is Not a Bank (Bank of America)

Trust me, I'm not clever enough to make this up. The guy watching me do this video got the joke too. Downtown Seattle on 3rd near #OccupySeattle.

Occupy Babylon poster"

Occupy Babylon poster (PDF)

If you run the risk of being arrested taking part in #OccupyWallStreet or one of the numerous #OccupyTogether events, you may be arrested. I suggest installing "I'm Being Arrested", a free Android app beforehand. I'm Being Arrested is free and available in the Android Market. All you do is configure it beforehand with SMS numbers of lawyers, family and friends along with a custom SMS message. then with a push of a button everyone is alerted to your changed status.

Solar Power for #OccupyWallStreet & #OccupyTogether

Looking for a way to help out #OccupyWallStreet & #OccupyTogether? Here's a fun weekend project building a solar powered charging station.

Now get busy! We have a revolution to win!

#OccupyTogether Poster Video

You can download posters & leaflets for Occupy Together & Occupy Wall Street here: http://www.occupytogether.org/downloadable-posters/

I used my favorites to make a slideshow:

SEO for #OccupyWallStreet et al.

If you're anything like me you're turned on and energized by #OccupyWallStreet. I sure am!

I saw a request yesterday for Search Engine Optimization suggestions for those doing websites for #OccupyTogether et al. So I wrote one: foneFrame.com/OccupyWallSt/SEO/

Read it, use it, share it!

Nerds @ Occupy Wall Street

It warms my geeky heart to see the technology in use at Occupy Wall Street. Not to be left out or out done, I dropped off a couple of solar panels to charge a 12v car battery or two at Occupy Seattle!

#OccupySeattle Arrests Oct 5 2011 video

Video of today's arrests at #OccupySeattle at Westlake Park, Oct 5, 2011.