Continuing each day this week I will be listing the 12 gifts we can give ourselves and others directly from the Huff Post Black Voices article "12 Things White People Can Actually Do After the Ferguson Decision" by Joseph Osmundson and David J. Leonard.
8. If You See Injustice Occurring, Do Not Stand Silently or Walk on By.
"Do you see police officers engaging in a stop-and-frisk interaction? It turns out that it is entirely legal to film police interactions without interfering. Hold police accountable. Watch them. They may be less likely to engage in outright violence if they are being filmed. If not, the video can be critical evidence as police can claim that they were being assaulted, or charge disorderly conduct, when video evidence clearly refutes these claims. There are apps and organizations that accumulate these videos and data. Use them."
Last week a video was shared re: a Pontiac Michigan police officer responding to a call of black man walking around with hands in his pockets. Both men videotaped each other. That taping action may not always be possible so it can never hurt to have another camera filming.
Videotaping
8. If You See Injustice Occurring, Do Not Stand Silently or Walk on By.
"Do you see police officers engaging in a stop-and-frisk interaction? It turns out that it is entirely legal to film police interactions without interfering. Hold police accountable. Watch them. They may be less likely to engage in outright violence if they are being filmed. If not, the video can be critical evidence as police can claim that they were being assaulted, or charge disorderly conduct, when video evidence clearly refutes these claims. There are apps and organizations that accumulate these videos and data. Use them."
Last week a video was shared re: a Pontiac Michigan police officer responding to a call of black man walking around with hands in his pockets. Both men videotaped each other. That taping action may not always be possible so it can never hurt to have another camera filming.
Videotaping
I just got a little Canon Powershot and need to play with the video feature. We're heading into LA today to snoop around. Maybe I'll get a chance to try it out....hopefully not.
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