And if you cannot attend a protest, there are plenty of ways you can take action from home
Photo: Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Since the start of 2020, jogger Ahmaud Arbery was murdered by a former police officer on a run in his neighborhood, EMT Breonna Taylor was shot and killed by police in her own home, David McAtee was shot and killed by police in Louisville, trans man Tony McDade was shot and killed by police in Tallahassee, and George Floyd was knelt on and killed by a police officer in Minneapolis.
When it comes to interacting with law enforcement, the National Lawyers Guild has a guide to citizens’ and non-citizens’ rights, and what to say . It’s available in six different languages including Spanish and Arabic.
Turn off your cell phone It may seem counterintuitive, but do not bring your smartphone. If you’re detained or arrested, the police can potentially obtain the data on your phone, and while you’re on the grounds, they can also use your smartphone for surveillance and tracking. Police often use IMSI catchers, which are essentially fake cell phone towers that your phone thinks are real, in order to collect all the locations and IDs of everyone in range.
So if you plan to join a protest, make sure to do so safely and start by wearing a mask. Although wearing a non-medical fabric mask will not stop the spread on its own, it does help, especially if you’re unable to adhere to social distancing rules. We’ve compiled a list of non-medical fabric masks for sale online, here, if you’re in need, as well as some tips on how to tell which non-medical masks are the most secure.
In order to protect yourself against these violent tactics, it is helpful to bring basic first aid supplies and some protective gear. Milk, antacids, and baking soda diluted in water have all been recommended online as antidotes against riot control chemicals, but experts including Dr.
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