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An officer is alleged to have used the technology inappropriately during criminal investigations.#WeCopWatch #AutomatedInjustice
An officer is alleged to have used the technology inappropriately during criminal investigations.#WeCopWatch #AutomatedInjustice
Derbyshire Police senior detective accused of using AI for decisions
It is alleged the officer used the technology "inappropriately during criminal investigations".
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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An officer is alleged to have used the technology inappropriately during criminal investigations.#WeCopWatch #AutomatedInjustice
An officer is alleged to have used the technology inappropriately during criminal investigations.#WeCopWatch #AutomatedInjustice
"A useful outcome depends not only on good mathematical analysis; it also needs good data. That’s where predictive policing often falls short." From 2017. A positive education always corrects error. Unless, of course, you´re the police. #WeCopWatch
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Why big-data analysis of police activity is inherently biased
Crime data reflect only what crimes are identified by the police – not all the crimes that occur. So decisions based on crime data are necessarily biased and incompletely informed.
theconversation.com
October 31, 2026 at 1:30 PM
"A useful outcome depends not only on good mathematical analysis; it also needs good data. That’s where predictive policing often falls short." From 2017. A positive education always corrects error. Unless, of course, you´re the police. #WeCopWatch
theconversation.com/why-big-data...
theconversation.com/why-big-data...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Researchers warn that AI trained on biased data could worsen discrimination against minority groups without proper oversight. #stopautomatedracism #WeCopWatch
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Researchers warn that AI trained on biased data could worsen discrimination against minority groups without proper oversight. #stopautomatedracism #WeCopWatch
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AI in policing risks deepening discrimination, research warns
AI tools learn from biased records and may deepen discrimination against minorities without oversight, researchers say.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Researchers warn that AI trained on biased data could worsen discrimination against minority groups without proper oversight. #stopautomatedracism #WeCopWatch
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Researchers warn that AI trained on biased data could worsen discrimination against minority groups without proper oversight. #stopautomatedracism #WeCopWatch
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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'Suspected firearm' really stands out here. Did he have a gun? let's see. Call us cynical and jaded but more often than not these incidents aren't always as black and white as the press and police would have you believe. #WeCopWatch
'Suspected firearm' really stands out here. Did he have a gun? let's see. Call us cynical and jaded but more often than not these incidents aren't always as black and white as the press and police would have you believe. #WeCopWatch
Man injured in Bristol shooting involving armed police
A man in his 40s is in hospital after being shot after armed officers were deployed in Bristol.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 24, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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'Suspected firearm' really stands out here. Did he have a gun? let's see. Call us cynical and jaded but more often than not these incidents aren't always as black and white as the press and police would have you believe. #WeCopWatch
'Suspected firearm' really stands out here. Did he have a gun? let's see. Call us cynical and jaded but more often than not these incidents aren't always as black and white as the press and police would have you believe. #WeCopWatch
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October 24, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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Avon and Somerset Police are being held to account for use and abuse of artificial intelligence. When one of us stands up others do the same. #WeCopWatch #JR
Avon and Somerset Police are being held to account for use and abuse of artificial intelligence. When one of us stands up others do the same. #WeCopWatch #JR
Organisational freefall and risk scores
By John Pegram- founder, public speaker and caseworker Afternoon all. It’s been sometime since we’ve updated our blog, but here we are again, you and me. I’ve decided to play Wednesday catch-up bec…
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October 24, 2026 at 9:12 AM
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Avon and Somerset Police are being held to account for use and abuse of artificial intelligence. When one of us stands up others do the same. #WeCopWatch #JR
Avon and Somerset Police are being held to account for use and abuse of artificial intelligence. When one of us stands up others do the same. #WeCopWatch #JR
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Studies indicate the child-centred policing approach remains in its early stages. #WeCopWatch
Studies indicate the child-centred policing approach remains in its early stages. #WeCopWatch
September 2026: Child-centred policing, an immature concept
Research on child-centred policing suggests the idea is still in its infancy. But there may be limits to a version of procedural justice unable to deal with persistent racial profiling
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October 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Studies indicate the child-centred policing approach remains in its early stages. #WeCopWatch
Studies indicate the child-centred policing approach remains in its early stages. #WeCopWatch
If you have experienced a traffic stop then our friends at #StopWatch would like to hear from you! Share your story and help fight the misuse of police powers! #WeCopWatch
October 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM
If you have experienced a traffic stop then our friends at #StopWatch would like to hear from you! Share your story and help fight the misuse of police powers! #WeCopWatch
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"My goal is to safely reprocess and heal from the abuses of power that changed my life. #EMDR therapy allows me to reframe my past and face ongoing legal challenges with resilience." Please share and donate! #WeCopWatch #mentalhealthmatters
"My goal is to safely reprocess and heal from the abuses of power that changed my life. #EMDR therapy allows me to reframe my past and face ongoing legal challenges with resilience." Please share and donate! #WeCopWatch #mentalhealthmatters
Help raise £1000 to Fund EMDR Therapy for PTSD Recovery – JustGiving Crowdfunding
Iʼm raising money to Fund EMDR Therapy for PTSD Recovery. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
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October 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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"My goal is to safely reprocess and heal from the abuses of power that changed my life. #EMDR therapy allows me to reframe my past and face ongoing legal challenges with resilience." Please share and donate! #WeCopWatch #mentalhealthmatters
"My goal is to safely reprocess and heal from the abuses of power that changed my life. #EMDR therapy allows me to reframe my past and face ongoing legal challenges with resilience." Please share and donate! #WeCopWatch #mentalhealthmatters
www.libertyhumanrights.org.uk/issue/police...
The UK needs a flexible legislative framework for emerging tech, rules ensuring police procure rights-respecting technology, and an empowered regulator to hold police accountable. #WeCopWatch
The UK needs a flexible legislative framework for emerging tech, rules ensuring police procure rights-respecting technology, and an empowered regulator to hold police accountable. #WeCopWatch
Police use of AI: constrained and cautious or out of control? - Liberty
Help Liberty challenge injustice, defend freedom and campaign to make sure everyone in the UK is treated fairly. DONATE NOW …
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October 12, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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The UK needs a flexible legislative framework for emerging tech, rules ensuring police procure rights-respecting technology, and an empowered regulator to hold police accountable. #WeCopWatch
The UK needs a flexible legislative framework for emerging tech, rules ensuring police procure rights-respecting technology, and an empowered regulator to hold police accountable. #WeCopWatch
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/10/08/c...
Chula Vista approved an AI policy that blocks predictive policing and biometric surveillance unless the city council signs off. The rule also mandates public disclosure of municipal AI tools and human review for any AI-assisted decisions. #WeCopWatch
Chula Vista approved an AI policy that blocks predictive policing and biometric surveillance unless the city council signs off. The rule also mandates public disclosure of municipal AI tools and human review for any AI-assisted decisions. #WeCopWatch
Chula Vista adopts AI policy barring predictive policing, biometric surveillance without council OK
The policy requires public disclosure of city AI systems and human review of AI-assisted decisions.
www.sandiegouniontribune.com
October 12, 2026 at 9:47 AM
www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/10/08/c...
Chula Vista approved an AI policy that blocks predictive policing and biometric surveillance unless the city council signs off. The rule also mandates public disclosure of municipal AI tools and human review for any AI-assisted decisions. #WeCopWatch
Chula Vista approved an AI policy that blocks predictive policing and biometric surveillance unless the city council signs off. The rule also mandates public disclosure of municipal AI tools and human review for any AI-assisted decisions. #WeCopWatch
www.amnesty.org.uk/latest/predi...
"A history of British policing generally, and predictive policing specifically, in it’s colonial context, is not just empirically useful – it is also crucial for understanding how police forces rationalised their predictions." #WeCopWatch
"A history of British policing generally, and predictive policing specifically, in it’s colonial context, is not just empirically useful – it is also crucial for understanding how police forces rationalised their predictions." #WeCopWatch
Predictive Policing from the Colonies to the Contemporary
Modern policing has always been predictive.
www.amnesty.org.uk
October 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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"A history of British policing generally, and predictive policing specifically, in it’s colonial context, is not just empirically useful – it is also crucial for understanding how police forces rationalised their predictions." #WeCopWatch
"A history of British policing generally, and predictive policing specifically, in it’s colonial context, is not just empirically useful – it is also crucial for understanding how police forces rationalised their predictions." #WeCopWatch
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Our feared and revered #CopWatch blog is back! This instalment on the #OffenderManagementApp looks again at what it does & why it shouldn't, with an account of its harm and why community action is vital challenging police tech. #WeCopWatch
Our feared and revered #CopWatch blog is back! This instalment on the #OffenderManagementApp looks again at what it does & why it shouldn't, with an account of its harm and why community action is vital challenging police tech. #WeCopWatch
Organisational freefall and risk scores
By John Pegram- founder, public speaker and caseworker Afternoon all. It’s been sometime since we’ve updated our blog, but here we are again, you and me. I’ve decided to play Wednesday catch-up bec…
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October 8, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Our feared and revered #CopWatch blog is back! This instalment on the #OffenderManagementApp looks again at what it does & why it shouldn't, with an account of its harm and why community action is vital challenging police tech. #WeCopWatch
Our feared and revered #CopWatch blog is back! This instalment on the #OffenderManagementApp looks again at what it does & why it shouldn't, with an account of its harm and why community action is vital challenging police tech. #WeCopWatch
www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/2653235...
We've known and supported her. This episode of police brutality is only part of her story, so everyone at Bristol Copwatch is relieved she's vindicated. Why are the officers still on the front line when they threaten public safety? #WeCopWatch
We've known and supported her. This episode of police brutality is only part of her story, so everyone at Bristol Copwatch is relieved she's vindicated. Why are the officers still on the front line when they threaten public safety? #WeCopWatch
Police pay vulnerable Weston-super-Mare woman damages after 'appalling' arrest
Avon and Somerset Police apologise and pay damages after admitting failings in the arrest and custody of a vulnerable Weston-super-Mare woman
www.thewestonmercury.co.uk
October 4, 2026 at 11:18 AM
www.thewestonmercury.co.uk/news/2653235...
We've known and supported her. This episode of police brutality is only part of her story, so everyone at Bristol Copwatch is relieved she's vindicated. Why are the officers still on the front line when they threaten public safety? #WeCopWatch
We've known and supported her. This episode of police brutality is only part of her story, so everyone at Bristol Copwatch is relieved she's vindicated. Why are the officers still on the front line when they threaten public safety? #WeCopWatch
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"There is no specific legal basis governing police use of AI technologies in England and Wales.1 Police forces are acquiring powerful new technologies “without fully understanding the capabilities… and the implications" #WeCopWatch
"There is no specific legal basis governing police use of AI technologies in England and Wales.1 Police forces are acquiring powerful new technologies “without fully understanding the capabilities… and the implications" #WeCopWatch
England and Wales: Growing gap between power and regulation of police AI - Statewatch
Police and legal agencies in England and Wales are actively using at least 27 AI technologies, according to an academic study.
statewatch.org
October 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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"There is no specific legal basis governing police use of AI technologies in England and Wales.1 Police forces are acquiring powerful new technologies “without fully understanding the capabilities… and the implications" #WeCopWatch
"There is no specific legal basis governing police use of AI technologies in England and Wales.1 Police forces are acquiring powerful new technologies “without fully understanding the capabilities… and the implications" #WeCopWatch
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Thanks for the support and donations for John's fundraiser so far! #JohnPegram has spent over six years helping Bristolians and others fight for their rights. Now he needs your help to heal from a journey he never intended to make. #shareanddonate #WeCopWatch
Thanks for the support and donations for John's fundraiser so far! #JohnPegram has spent over six years helping Bristolians and others fight for their rights. Now he needs your help to heal from a journey he never intended to make. #shareanddonate #WeCopWatch
Help raise £1000 to Fund EMDR Therapy for PTSD Recovery – JustGiving Crowdfunding
Iʼm raising money to Fund EMDR Therapy for PTSD Recovery. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
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October 4, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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Thanks for the support and donations for John's fundraiser so far! #JohnPegram has spent over six years helping Bristolians and others fight for their rights. Now he needs your help to heal from a journey he never intended to make. #shareanddonate #WeCopWatch
Thanks for the support and donations for John's fundraiser so far! #JohnPegram has spent over six years helping Bristolians and others fight for their rights. Now he needs your help to heal from a journey he never intended to make. #shareanddonate #WeCopWatch
Our phone number is temporarily down! normal service should be resumed in the morning! In the meantime, you can reach us at bristolcopwatch@riseup.net #WeCopWatch
September 29, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Our phone number is temporarily down! normal service should be resumed in the morning! In the meantime, you can reach us at bristolcopwatch@riseup.net #WeCopWatch
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A Bristol antifascist is now facing prosecution after taking part in a successful day of antifascist action and must raise nearly £11,000 for legal defence. Please share and donate! #WeCopWatch
Support a Bristol antifascist on trial
Support a Bristol antifascist facing charges for resisting far right attacks
chuffed.org
September 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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A Bristol antifascist is now facing prosecution after taking part in a successful day of antifascist action and must raise nearly £11,000 for legal defence. Please share and donate! #WeCopWatch
We're excited for Thursday! #JohnPegram from our team will speak on his experiences with predictive policing, its harms, and why community power to challenge not fit for purpose #AI systems is crucial to justice and accountability. Register below! #WeCopWatch
September 28, 2026 at 6:09 PM
We're excited for Thursday! #JohnPegram from our team will speak on his experiences with predictive policing, its harms, and why community power to challenge not fit for purpose #AI systems is crucial to justice and accountability. Register below! #WeCopWatch
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She will be contacting us asking for help with complaints about the failures of local policing next. Boom chish. #WeCopWatch
She will be contacting us asking for help with complaints about the failures of local policing next. Boom chish. #WeCopWatch
Avon and Somerset PC banned over 'derogatory' WhatsApp comments
The female student officer made a series of comments in a WhatsApp group chat with almost 100 members.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
She will be contacting us asking for help with complaints about the failures of local policing next. Boom chish. #WeCopWatch
She will be contacting us asking for help with complaints about the failures of local policing next. Boom chish. #WeCopWatch
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Persistent, recurring problems in policing must change — the same patterns can’t continue. #WeCopWatch #databreach
Persistent, recurring problems in policing must change — the same patterns can’t continue. #WeCopWatch #databreach
Former police worker sentenced after illegal use of data
Laura Dean purposefully used the police system Niche to carry out searches on several people.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 21, 2026 at 3:30 PM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Persistent, recurring problems in policing must change — the same patterns can’t continue. #WeCopWatch #databreach
Persistent, recurring problems in policing must change — the same patterns can’t continue. #WeCopWatch #databreach
Avon & Somerset have a reputation for vindictive tactics and harassment of activists and campaigners who stand up for justice and oppose far‑right hatred. Support a Bristol antifascist on trial — please share and donate. #WeCopWatch #shareanddonate
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Support a Bristol antifascist on trial
Support a Bristol antifascist facing charges for resisting far right attacks
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September 21, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Avon & Somerset have a reputation for vindictive tactics and harassment of activists and campaigners who stand up for justice and oppose far‑right hatred. Support a Bristol antifascist on trial — please share and donate. #WeCopWatch #shareanddonate
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www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerse... breaches were recorded in 2022/23, 121 in 2023/24 and 48 in 2024/25. The most common problem was compromised information — 172 incidents, nearly two-thirds of the total. It will be interesting to see the 2026 statistics. #WeCopWatch
Huge number of data breaches at Avon and Somerset Police revealed
More than 250 data breaches took place in the past three years
www.somersetlive.co.uk
September 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerse... breaches were recorded in 2022/23, 121 in 2023/24 and 48 in 2024/25. The most common problem was compromised information — 172 incidents, nearly two-thirds of the total. It will be interesting to see the 2026 statistics. #WeCopWatch
We're sharing a fundraiser for member, caseworker and speaker #JohnPegram, diagnosed with #PTSD from a 2021 #databreach caused by police. After over three years of fighting, he needs funds for #EMDR while his income recovers. #shareanddonate #WeCopWatch
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Help raise £1000 to Fund EMDR Therapy for PTSD Recovery – JustGiving Crowdfunding
Iʼm raising money to Fund EMDR Therapy for PTSD Recovery. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.
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September 21, 2026 at 11:45 AM
We're sharing a fundraiser for member, caseworker and speaker #JohnPegram, diagnosed with #PTSD from a 2021 #databreach caused by police. After over three years of fighting, he needs funds for #EMDR while his income recovers. #shareanddonate #WeCopWatch
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www.4wardeveruk.org/trews-law-ur...
Campaigners are urging MPs to pass new legislation that would automatically review past cases handled by police officers once they’re jailed — a move aimed at preventing miscarriages of justice. #WeCopWatch
www.4wardeveruk.org/trews-law-ur...?
Campaigners are urging MPs to pass new legislation that would automatically review past cases handled by police officers once they’re jailed — a move aimed at preventing miscarriages of justice. #WeCopWatch
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‘Trew’s Law’ urges review of jailed cops to prevent miscarriages
Lawmakers are being urged to enact a new piece of legislation that would see police officers who are sent to prison immediately having their past cases reviewed to prevent miscarriages of justice.
www.4wardeveruk.org
September 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM
www.4wardeveruk.org/trews-law-ur...
Campaigners are urging MPs to pass new legislation that would automatically review past cases handled by police officers once they’re jailed — a move aimed at preventing miscarriages of justice. #WeCopWatch
www.4wardeveruk.org/trews-law-ur...?
Campaigners are urging MPs to pass new legislation that would automatically review past cases handled by police officers once they’re jailed — a move aimed at preventing miscarriages of justice. #WeCopWatch
www.4wardeveruk.org/trews-law-ur...?