Contributors

Mission:

Cop Block is a decentralized project supported by a diverse group of individuals united by their shared goals of police accountability, education of individual rights and the dissemination of effective tactics to utilize while filming police.

We seek to highlight the double standard that some grant to those with badges. By documenting police actions whether they are illegal, immoral or just a waste of time and resources then calling the police stations involved (ideally while recording and then later sharing your conversation), we can work together to bring about transparency and have a real impact.

In addition to this direct pressure on police departments we want to be an educational resource on institutional changes that would curtail the common rights-violations and unaccountability today by those with badges and a place to showcase different techniques, viewpoints and courses of action.

Some accuse us of being “cop haters.” That couldn’t be farther from the truth. Our aim is to encourage people to recognize that its not the cops (though individuals are responsible for their actions, the real issue is that the institution thought of today as “law enforcement” is itself based on violence (its funding) and perverse incentives (no competition). Instead of “law and order” such a system can only exacerbate the problems it exists to mitigate. There are better alternatives.

This video, An Open Message to Police & Military puts it succinctly:

The Cop Block Team:

Ademo Freeman – Edmond Dantes – Cloe – Drew Phillips – Dr. Q – Dylboz – George Sand – Nick Saorsa – Paula Parmeley Carter – Pete Eyre – Rob

Ademo Freeman – Founder

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Ademo is the founding member of CopBlock.org, which he started due to his personal experiences with law enforcement. He’s a victim of the war on drugs, twice. Ademo hopes to provide people an outlet, support base and informational site to help others highlight police abuses. Through his contributions to CB.org Ademo hopes folks will realize that the problem with police isn’t the individuals themselves, but rather the institution. Allowing the government to have a monopoly on protection is the problem and competition is the answer.

Ademo has been involved with other projects such as Motorhome Diaries, Liberty On Tour and Free Keene.

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Edmond Dantes – Contributor

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I started getting into politics my senior of year of high school, 2000, during the Bush/Gore election and was a die hard Republican. During the 2004 Presidential Campaign I became fed up with the Republican establishment and started turning towards the Libertarian Party. A few years ago I started sliding more and more against the Establishment and during the 2008 campaign I turned completely against the establishment and am now a self described Anarchist/Voluntarist. I have a daughter who was born in 2003 and am very family oriented. Feel free to contact me about anything you think I would like, critique is welcome as well as support.

I was offered the chance to contribute on Cop Block and jumped at it because one of my big issues is scaling back the police state and holding police accountable. They are not above the law.

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Cloe – Podcaster

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Connect with Cloe: Podcast[at]CopBlock[dot]org

Dr. Q – Editor / Staff Writer / War on Cameras Map creator

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I’m a college student studying psychology in New Hampshire. In my spare I enjoy reading, writing, computers, and spending time with friends and family.

I joined Cop Block to raise awareness about a number of issues that concern me including but not limited to police brutality and misconduct, the militarization of American police, and the criminalization of victimless behaviors.

In addition to writing articles for Cop Block and sharing interesting stories and videos, I created and maintain a project called The War on Cameras: An Interactive Map which tracks cases of government officials harassing, attacking, and arresting people for using cameras or trying to cover up video evidence.

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Drew Phillips – Podcast Video Producer

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Connect with Drew: Podcast[at]CopBlock[dot]org

Dylboz - Staff Writer & Graphics

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Connect with Dylan: Dylboz[at]CopBlock[dot]org

George Sand – Staff Writer

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I am involved in Cop Block because I am deeply moved by justice and am concerned with the liberties, welfare and dignity of the individual. I refuse to accept that violence, torture, robbery and murder are tolerable when committed by people in uniforms.

I advocate change through voluntary means. I don’t believe in use of force and coercion to effect change.

I am a civil defense attorney and enjoy blogging, soccer, music, and drinking beer in my spare time.

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Paula Parmeley Carter – Staff Writer

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I attended Northwest Missouri State University where I recieved a B.S. in Medical Technology. I now work as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in a large hospital in Missouri.

I am a Market Anarchist who believes that although government is never necessary, it is inevitable, so we must be vigilant against its expansion and against its gross abuses.

I joined Cop Block because I believe that holding the police accountable for their bad behaviour is one of the first steps in our journey towards a free society. I also believing that exposing the abuses of the police is the best way to convince people that we should end the government monopoly on protective services and privatize the police.

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Connect with Paula: Paula[at]CopBlock[dot]org & on her blog The Frugal Libertarian.

Nick Saorsa – Podcaster

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Location: Arizona

Connect with Nick: Podcast[at]CopBlock[dot]org

Pete Eyre – Strategist

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I went to undergrad and grad school for law enforcement but fortunately I became involved with the liberty movement, first as an intern at the Cato Institute, then as a Koch Fellow, and later as an employee at the Institute for Humane Studies and Bureaucrash before going on the road with the Motorhome Diaries and Liberty On Tour.

I’m involved with Cop Block because it’s mission – showcasing that those with a piece of metal pinned to their chest do not have extra rights – aligns with my belief in natural rights. I’m excited to leverage that perspective through the tools at our disposal – cameras, video hosting sites and networks of principled activists – to help others question the Statist Quo.

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