Community Monitoring Group Member (Police Accountability)
Tower Hamlets Community Monitoring Group
Concerned about police disproportionality and misuse of police powers? Keen to hold the Metropolitan Police to account? The Tower Hamlets CMG is actively seeking volunteers to help scrutinise the Metropolitan Police in Tower Hamlets. Volunteers will view and critique Body-Worn Video (BWV) footage of stop and search incidents, raise community concerns with the police, and directly challenge officers on concerning behaviours. You should be available for 5 hours per month.
Concerned about police disproportionality and misuse of police powers? Keen to hold the Metropolitan Police to account? The Tower Hamlets Community Monitoring Group (CMG) is seeking volunteers to help scrutinise the Metropolitan Police in Tower Hamlets. Volunteers will view and critique Body-Worn Video (BWV) footage of stop and search incidents, raise community concerns with the police, and directly challenge officers on behaviours that raise concern. Volunteers will work alongside a small, committed group of peers, supported by experienced coordinators. We are especially keen to recruit people with lived experience of policing, individuals from marginalised backgrounds, and/or those with expertise in police law or data analysis. We also welcome those with abolitionist approaches to policing and will provide a safe, supportive space for volunteers. This is a rolling opportunity with no specific deadline, but we aim to induct new volunteers quarterly.
Community Work,Trusteeships & Committees,Campaigning & Lobbying,Legal
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• Interest in community safety, social justice, or policing. • Willingness to learn and contribute thoughtfully. • Ability to work respectfully with others. • Confidentiality and maturity. • Lived experience of policing or legal knowledge (desirable but not essential).
• Gain insight into policing and accountability processes • Build skills in critical analysis, teamwork, and advocacy • Make a meaningful contribution to community justice • Reimbursement of travel expenses • Supportive, inclusive group environment
Up to 5 hours per month. Meetings are held once every two months, and take place Monday-Friday evenings from 6-8pm. If you have time, there are also monthly Body-Worn Video viewings.
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Meetings and Body Worn Video viewing sessions will be held at Tower Hamlets Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Rd, London
The Town Hall is opposite Whitechapel tube station.
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