About

  • Orlando Copwatch Goals

    1) Reduce police violence by directly observing the police on the street, documenting incidents and keeping police accountable. We maintain principles of non-violence while asserting the rights of the detained person. We provide support to victims whenever possible. We also seek to educate the public about their rights, police conduct in the community and issues related to the role of police in our society.

    2) Empower and unite the community to resist police abuse.

    3) Encourage people to solve problems WITHOUT police intervention. We want to explore alternatives to calling the police.

    4) Most importantly, we encourage people to exercise their right to observe the police and to advocate for one another.


11 Responses to About

  1. David says:

    Hi I was inquiring about John Kurtz. Did he go to trial? Has he been charged? If so what did he get sentenced with?
    Who will be representing him? Does he know how to file in common law?
    Any info would be appreciated, I want to see him free & he “can” be if he takes the right steps…anyway any info would be nice.
    Thank,
    David L.

  2. DCS says:

    Are you guys interested in any other counties in Florida? I have plenty of documented evidence about the Jacksonville Sherrif’s Office.

  3. Elena Hume says:

    I don’t know if you are interested, but my boss is a civil rights attorney – one of the very few in the Orlando area. He is always happy to talk to people about their cases and see if he can help them. If you want his name and phone number, I’ll be happy to give it to you but I don’t want to inadvertently violate your terms of service.

  4. PAtrick Turner says:

    I would like the name and number of some civil rights attorneys. I lost a job making a 6 figure salary as a health care provider in Orlando. Becuase of my arrest by Officer Frederick A. Dantes I lost my job. All charges were dropped as they were bogus. Mr. Jorge Jaeger of Jaeger and Blankner got a large chuckle. Since the charges were dropped I am looking for a civil rights attorney to assist me in a court discussion with Dantes and the other 2 officers involved in the arrest who at anytime could have stopped the arrest. In the OR if a patient is harmed, EVERYBODY in the OR is named. This approach is appropriate considering there were 3 named officers in the police report which Mr. Jaeger has. Thanks for the Help in advanced on the contacts.

    • Miguel Cabeza says:

      Contact Derek Brett!
      http://tatelawfl.com

    • Mr. H says:

      I was also involved in an arrest with Frederick Dantes. He beat me in an alley and then arrested me for “Loitering” (I was chatting with a friend, also was sober). I was pepper sprayed after I was placed in cuffs. And they charged me with felony resisting arrest (they said I elbowed him in the back) when I had my hands up and said I am not resisting. Currently the city is giving me a bullshit pre diversion trial (probably so I will not sue due to the fact that eye witnesses came forward) which I have to do community service and take anger management. I’m over $6000 in lawyer fees and also $1000 in medical since he tore my bicep and had to go to the hospital afterwards. I keep hearing horror stories about this officer on the news and in youtube videos. How is it possible for him to still be employed? He is a criminal coward hiding behind a badge. And no matter how many people he beats (look him up on youtube beating a man on the ground in handcuffs) the city continues to spend our hard earned tax dollars defending his ass in court. Enough is enough.

  5. Kelle Tallman Laws says:

    PROTECT AND SERVE ~ IT’S TIME TO TAKE A STAND!!
    Meeting With Attorney’s Jaeger & Blankner Today To Move Forward With My Plan To EXPOSE (Criminal) And RESTORE (Civil) A Corrupt Lake County Police & Judicial System; Beginning With A 1.11.12 Media Front Page Arrest Report By Officer Garrett Merting; Following An Illegal Bondsman Pernell Mitchell; Lies Threats And Extortion By Prosecutor Chris Small And Public Pretender Zach McCormick. They Need To Be Taught A Lesson In Morals, TRUTH And Rules Of Thumb Called TRUISMS, Not The First One Followed So Far In This Case & I’m Positive Many Others!
    With 5 Generation’s Born And Raised Here In Apopka, WE ALL Need To Take A Stand And Remind These PUBLIC SERVANTS That They Work FOR US..
    We All Need To Educate Ourselves On Our GOD GIVEN RIGHTS FOR LIFE LIBERTY & JUSTICE.. In The Most Law Abiding, Sincere And Peaceful Way!
    $FREE Of CHARGE$ Remember, If You Ask Or Need An Attorney Appointed For Your Case; Ask Them Who Signs Their Paycheck.. If They Encourage You NOT To Tell The Truth; It Will Give The State ‘Ammunition’ Remind Yourself Who Signs The PROSECUTOR & STATE Checks. Remember They Literally Play Devil’s Advocate & Liar’s Poker Games With Your Rights And Life.. It Stop’s Today!!
    Once Upon A Time When The Protect And Serve Was Alive & Trusting; You Called Your Attorney To Bail You Out; Paid Your Fines Had Lunch And Moved Forward.
    Today’s Society Of Laws & Same Charge Is Quite Different; Leaving Most Squandering To Survive & Thousands Of $$ Just In A Retainer To Phone Calling, DEAL MAKING Attorneys With Benefits!
    We Have Given ‘Carte Blanche’ Allowing The State To Take Our License, Ruin Our Credit, Reputation.. EVERY MEANS Available & Afforded For A Productive Life & Family.. All For The Almighty Dollar Of Greed & Power!
    One More Note Of Interest.. After Filing A Formal Complaint Against Bondsman Pernell Mitchell, I Was Contacted By Several People Including The Department Of Insurance In Tallahassee Regarding This Case. There A Few If Any Governing Laws Concerning Bondsmen & Women. They Have Moved Up The Proverbial Power Bracket And Money Tree Of Insurance.. Making Up Rules As They Go!
    Remember Your Rights For Positive Change Matters; Just Give Her A Voice!
    Blessings,
    Kelle Tallman Laws

  6. Mrs. D says:

    Can you tell me a phone number to talk to one of you. Your phone # does not connect to you. Thank you.

  7. Alice says:

    I was wondering if it would be a good idea to get an attorney for my current situation. I was pulled over by the police lastnight. I asked the officer “Why did you pull me over?” He says ” Cause I run tags.” So then he tells me my license is suspended and gives me a ticket. I am ok with this because apparently my licensed was suspended due to a $23 late fee that I knew nothing about. Now the officer takes my licenses and says ” your an adult make and adult decision about what to do with your car”. So the police pulls away. Then he I see him go across the highway and watches me. My friend leaves to pick-up someone to pick-up my car. The officer drives around and sit on the corner for an hour waiting for me. My friend is driving my car since I dont have a license at this point. Then the same officer pulls my car over again runs up to my door and pulls my door handle HARD. Good thing my door was locked or he would have pulled my friend out of the car. So she let the window down and he yells at her she is not allowed to drive (assuming it was me). Then he realizes its not me and runs back to his car and pulls off. Now my door handle is broken due to him. This is not right! any suggestions will help.

  8. michael says:

    do you have copblock in the Volusia county area?
    would love to get involved some how

    thank you

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