1407 || protest preparedness
Before the Protest:
Burner Phone: Ditch smartphones (or remove batteries, use Faraday bags). Use encrypted apps (Signal, but assume it’s compromised).
Buddy System: Assign check-in times with someone not at the protest. Share arrest plans (e.g., lawyer’s contact).
Write Emergency Contacts on Skin: In Sharpie, under clothing. Cops tend to confiscate bags/phones.
During the Protest:
Masks & No Distinctive Clothing: Cover tattoos, wear generic attire.
Hands Visible, No Sudden Moves: Assume any interaction with police could escalate.
Locate Medics: Find them early. Know basic first aid for tear…
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