Protesting Safely: A Guide

General Guidelines for All Protests

 

Following a few basic common-sense guidelines at raids will help you to protest effectively, to avoid problems and to enjoy yourself.

Planning

* Don’t protest alone.

* Before planning a raid, always check local laws regarding public gatherings, and get a permit if one is required.

* If this is your first raid, contact your local cell and arrange to meet beforehand. Stay together.

* Organize in squads of ten to fifteen people, with no more than one megaphone per squad.

* Prepare signs and flyers before protesting. Make sure they are simple, readable and pertinent to the protest.

Behavior

* Consider protecting your name, face and identity for safety's sake. In general, WWP encourages protesters to avoid sharing personal information even with other Anons.

* Film the raid so you can share a post-game video, and particularly if you expect any trouble or problems.

* Avoid behavior that can be considered aggressive or annoying. Be polite at all times, and stay cool in the face of opposition.

* No violence, weapons, graffiti or vandalism.

* No alcohol before or during protests.

Location

* Stay across the street from the object of your protest. If there's no street, look for another natural boundary.

* Stay off of private property.

Working With Police

* Be especially polite, low-key, and cooperative when talking with police. (This includes providing identification if requested.) Thank them for their involvement, even if decisions don’t go your way.

* Do not ask for badge numbers unless police are behaving very abusively.

* Contact the police immediately if anyone in the group is harassed.

* If police are unavailable, film any suspicious behavior and leave.

What to Bring

Consult your local cell for advice about what to bring (and not bring) to a raid. A few things are essential, though:

* Cash for transportation and food

* Identification in case you’re stopped by police

* Water

* Comfortable shoes

* Seasonal clothing

* A sign or pamphlets

Face Coverings

Guy Fawkes masks are often worn, though not required. Before buying a mask to protest in, check your local ordinance and consult your local cell—in some locations masks are not permitted. If you prefer, you can cover your face with surgical, dust or theatrical masks; facepaint; or veils. To find a Guy Fawkes mask, ask your local cell or check out online vendors:

# Ebay

# Forbidden Planet

# Buy masks from a critic

# Vendetta Mask - Masks - Costume Accessories - Halloween Costumes - Party City

# Or, make your own: Kimpix » Guy Fawkes Papercraft Mask

 

Enjoy yourself, be safe and be sure to post an account or video of your protest.!