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Title: A Short Protesters Guide
Author: just_beanis
Date: 7/13/22
Language: en
Topics: how-to, guides, and manuals, 2022, protest, Urban Revolt, anarchist activists
Source: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VY2gTY9aa5Mltl7DDg_AwaDy_I1Q82dG_hs1nW3I9pE/edit?usp=sharing
Notes: I'm sorry this isn't too good or detailed, I haven't wrote for a while. Thank you for reading this peaceful protest guide!

just_beanis

A Short Protesters Guide

((Little warning: I am a white man, this deals with police in good

situations and bad, this is what I’ve been told to do in these different

situations by (hispanic female) family and (white) friends. If you don’t

think there is different reactions for different groups of people you

need to ask marginalized people about their experience with police and

not yell at me for it.))

means there will be a description at the end of this

Know your rights

ALL INFORMATION IS FOUND ON ACLU.ORG

I am an organizer or a protester

You are safest on public property, your right to assembly is much more

protected on public property, (sidewalks, streets, and parks,) you may

also be able to protest in front of government property. The most

important part of this rule is: do not block anything. No exits,

entrances, traffic, or things the select property was made for.

Private property owners may let you protest on their land. You

absolutely need to plan what you, and others, say when allowed on

another person's property, they can take away your ability to protest as

quickly as they gave it, and can have you/others removed or even

arrested.

Counter Protesters are supposed to be treated the same as anyone else

protesting. The police are not breaking any rules by allowing two groups

to be near each other, but you aren’t breaking any rules by being close

to other groups either. Police are obligated to keep those who are

violent away from those whom they are violent to. If you feel threatened

by someone who is saying violent things: tell an officer. I know it’s

not safe for some people in some places to tell police these things,

but, if you trust an officer, tell them.

If you are in view of the public you can photograph anything that is in

plain view, including police and government buildings/government related

people. This does not mean you can take a photo of other protesters

without asking.

Do I need a permit/permission?

No permit is needed if you are on public property, not obstructing

anything, not having a large group of people coming (50-100+), and not

marching in the street.

If police ask you to move due to safety concerns, blocking traffic,

exits, etc.., and you don’t want to be detained: be cautious and move.

If you are okay with being detained: please assess the situation, is

your group doing what they say you are doing? Are they going against

what your permit(,if you have one,) says you can do? If it’s a ‘yes’

show them your permit, (if you have one,) or ask for another person to

record, ask them to show the surroundings and ask if the police officer

can say it on recording

Route of your march may be different than planned when you get a permit,

usually due to high traffic or other events. Sound may also be

regulated, (chanting, megaphones, noise makers, etc..,) if it is a

disruption to local business, or living spaces.

I want to get video/photo coverage

You do have the right to photograph anything “in plain view of the

public”. I would recommend not taking photos of anyone who you haven’t

gotten consent from. If you do take a photo without consent blur all of

their body, including clothes. Police and government heads may be

photographed without consent and blurring

Police may not confiscate, demand to see, or delete your photographs

without a warrant or otherwise court order.

There is a major difference in videotaping and recording audio. Videos

are mostly protected in the US, however audio is regulated depending on

your state or even county

Do and don’t bring/optional/tips

DO BRING:

Face covering/balaclava

Nondescript long sleeve shirt

Nondescript long pants

Surgical mask/N95

Plain black sunglasses

Ear plugs

Hair tie

gloves/heat resistant gloves

Snacks

Water

Saline solution

cash/coins

DON’T BRING

Jewelry

Phone with face/touch ID on

Weapons (MI: concealed legal knife, brass knuckles, etc..)

Contact lenses

Anything that makes you noticeable/people can use to track you down

Wedding/engagement rings

OPTIONAL

First aid kit

Helmet

Megaphone

Emergency info paper

Caffeine

TIPS

If you make an emergency note/paper, laminate it, and hide it somewhere

like your shoe

If you plan on going to jail, plan it out. Bail money, time off

school/work, lawyer, and witnesses

Cops may be in disguise, if anyone tries to convince you to burn,

throw, or break something: DON’T DO IT.

Always look for police vans/prison buses, you may get arrested if there

is one or more, leave if you don’t want to get arrested

Wear black bloc. Tell your friends/family/everyone to wear black bloc.

Don’t talk to police/media if you are in a tense/capital/big city

protest. The reason is: you don’t want to be recognized and be blamed

for disruption/destruction

How to make what you need:

Clothes: reference *Black Bloc. Also don’t buy everything at once, and

if you do: buy. It. with. Cash. You don’t want to be targeted in case of

the protest turning to a riot.

First aid kit: Bring antibiotic gel, petroleum jelly, band-aids,

bandages, LOTS of cold water, sugarless sports drinks/electrolyte

packets, cough drops, and a bottle or two of warm water.

Emergency info paper: Write all the phone numbers of close by family and

friends, the national lawyers guild, and all your doctors, including

psych. Write any medications you are currently on, the doses, and your

allergies. Include your legal, and preferred name if you have one, your

age, then sex and gender.

Who the police target

Police target those the most with: First aid kits, helmets, gas masks,

megaphone users, people with shields, people with pride flags, POC,

BIPOC, AFAB people, teens, people with bulletproof vests, and people

with numbers on their arms/legs

WARNING: I AM NOT A DOCTOR NOR AN EMT/EMS! I AM SIMPLY A 15 YEAR OLD WHO

READ MANY DOCUMENTS ABOUT STREET MEDICINE! DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND ASK

REAL DOCTORS!!!

Addressing wounds

CONSENT IS IMPORTANT! IF SOMEONE IS NOT IN DANGER OF THEIR LIFE AND THEY

REFUSE HELP: DON’T HELP!

Scraped skin: make sure your hands are clean! Apply pressure if

bleeding, if not bleeding skip straight to cleaning with water then

dabbing with alcohol. After that apply antibiotic gel and wrap it in

bandages, or put a band-aid on.

Burn 1st: Pour cool water on the burn, apply petroleum jelly, then wrap

in bandages.

Dehydration: Ask if they want water or a sports drink. Sugarless sports

drinks are good for replenishing fluids and electrolytes fast! Water is

more likely to have in this situation though, so if you have it, giving

them some won’t hurt.

Sore throat: cough drops. Actually cough drops. And warm water.

BLACK BLOC - A full black outfit. Most skin is covered when wearing

this to show unity among protesters. Typically consists of: black jeans,

black shoes, black gloves, black long sleeve/t-shirt, and a face

covering (balaclava/ski-mask.) This outfit can also include extra

protection, such as: black backpack, black bag, a black helmet, black

swim goggles, safety glasses, and a black respirator

First aid kit - This is a regular first aid kit, for a small protest.

If it has a real chance of turning into a riot: ignore this and go to “A

Guide to Riots” were there is more information on street medicine.