Understanding Police Misconduct Records with "On Our Watch"

2601 Mariposa Street,San Francisco CA 94110

20 October, 2021

Description

A look into the "On Our Watch" podcast and how journalists, activists and citizens can access public records to uncover misconduct. When California’s SB 1421 was signed into law opened the door to certain previously hidden police files, KQED went to court with a cadre of lawyers, and assembled a coalition of media partners to extract, uncover, and expose misconduct, abuse, and criminal behavior by agencies and individuals engaged in law enforcement in California. Through records requests, tough reporting, and litigation, what dubbed the California Reporting Project has brought secrets to light, gained the compliance of unwilling agencies, and amplified the stories of victims. Learn firsthand from the creators of the KQED and NPR podcast On Our Watch how this work led to the show. Get behind the scenes insight on the legal battles from the lawyers who fought them, and learn how to request and use police records to hold California agencies accountable. This event for journalists, activists, and concerned citizens is being presented in collaboration with the First Amendment Coalition. Featuring Alex Emslie, Criminal Justice Reporter, KQED Sukey Lewis, Criminal Justice Reporter, KQED David Snyder, Executive Director, First Amendment Coalition Tenaya Rodewald, Special Counsel, Sheppard Mullin