Thread by @jennylynegan, Tips for protesting in Baltimore: 1. Fill out an Arrest Support Form [...]

Jenny Egan

jennylynegan

Tips for protesting in Baltimore:

1. Fill out an Arrest Support Form in advance. Make sure you leave a physical copy with someone you trust who is not going to the protest. https://bit.ly/3dkGngt

2. Memorize the Jail Support Number and write it on your arm/body

443-814-9160

3. Secure your tech.

Best bet is to leave your phone at home if you can or bring a burner.

If that's not an option, bring back up battery, disable fingerprint/face ID, and turn off all location tracking.

More protest tech tips here: https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/attending-protest

Attending a Protest

Now, more than ever, citizens must be able to hold those in power accountable and inspire others through the act of protest. Protecting your electronic devices and digital assets before, during, and

https://ssd.eff.org/en/module/attending-protest

4. Have a plan & be prepared.

Have a buddy and plan & place to meet up if separated.

Bring water, an energy bar, notepad and pen (to write down police officers' names & badge info), and your essential meds in case you are arrested.

5. People are more important than property.

Keep protestors and bystanders safe.

6. White folks - follow the lead and amplify the voices of BIPOC.

Before you head out, check out these local orgs who work on issues of police violence:

@OrganizingBlack
@LBSBaltimore
@Out4JusticeOrg
@BmoreBloc

7. Follow @BALTLegal and check out more resources at http://www.baltimoreactionlegal.org .

Baltimore Action Legal Team

BALT provides legal support to Baltimore communities as they exercise their civil liberties protesting against injustices rooted in structural racism and economic inequality.

http://www.baltimoreactionlegal.org

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