i think it’s a good time to remind y’all, as if y’all need to be reminded: Do Not not talk to cops!

a lengthy resource detailing feds, their history with radical politics, and how to/not to interact with them. this particular resource focuses mainly on the FBI in the context of political organizing. other resources dealing with ICE are below https://ccrjustice.org/files/CCR_If_An_Agent_Knocks.pdf

for ICE: phoenix does not have an ICE raid hotline that i know of (pls lmk if there is), but tucson does. direct action against ICE ops have also been successful. additionally, this links to a graphic by AILA covering what to do if you are contacted by ICE https://pennstatelaw.psu.edu/sites/default/files/documents/pdfs/Immigrants/Home_Customize.pdf

PHX: familiarize with the policies of MCSO’s jails. these policies are often broken, but they are one small way to exercise leverage against their abusive practices. and also: never discuss your case in jail except to your lawyer, anyone can be a cop. https://www.mcso.org/Policy/Detention

filming cops: do this. any time you can. you have the right to, they will try to make you stop, but they are not allowed to. that does not mean that they will not sometimes stop you anyway or illegally seize your property. here are some tips: http://www.indigenousaction.org/wp-content/uploads/Film-the-Police-zine-know-your-rights-SMALL.pdf

watch this. it’s long but worth your time. even the second half where we hear from a cop.