What's the deal with cops and moustaches? Moustaches have a long association with police, but there's been an uptick recently. Let's look at why.

Sid Hatfield is the rare example of a good cop - is he the exception that proves the rule?

This is how cops facilitate domestic violence

Where are all the good cops? Let's look at structural influences on police behaviour, from the blue code of silence to their role in enforcing hierarchy.

Race riots have broken out in England and the North of Ireland. The far right is railing against "two-tier policing" - so what do they mean, and is it real?

A correction - Yesterday the NSW government announced changes to drug driving laws, and my response was too positive. I've listened to feedback, so this video will discuss the flaws in the proposal, and how we talk about incremental change more broadly.

NEW ARTICLE - Smoke Grenades (HC smoke) - The US Army has phased out hexachloroethane smoke grenades due to their toxicity, but police are increasingly using these grenades for crowd control. Learn about the history, dangers and first aid for this chemical weapon. (link below)

Is it right to hold hostages as a bargaining chip? Recently prison guards in NSW went on strike, confining prisoners to their cells. It highlights the unique position of "violence workers" and the role that "violence unions" play in expanding state violence.

"Last financial year, NSW Police paid out $40 million in settlements and legal costs to people who sued over the alleged misconduct of officers, more than any other state or territory."

It's illegal to drive in NSW if you take this one medicine, even if you're perfectly sober. Let's look at the ridiculous law around medicinal cannabis and drug driving tests.

Very proud to feature in this story from the formidable Antoinette Lattouf

When police are first responders to mental health emergencies, they can end up hurting people who need help. The NSW Law Enforcement Conduct Commission is reviewing how police deal with mental health interactions. Fill our the survey or make your own submission at the link below before 30 June.

Former NSW cop Craig Barham has threatened us, with a euphamism for murder dating back to the Boer War. What should we do?

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This isn't an isolated incident. Policing attracts violent men, and reinforces that behaviour at home and even with other cops. They have unique access to surveilance that enables harassment of victims, and a culture of protecting abusive "mates".

In Tsarist Russia, the police set up labour unions that they would control, in order to draw support away from revolutionary organisations. It didn't go as planned...

Police have raided the homes of four peace activists in Victoria, in the latest case of cops using searches and bail conditions to incapacitate our organisations.

Tasers are often framed as a safe or preventative tool in police responses to crisis. In situations involving flammable substances, they can instead escalate risk with fatal consequences.

Are nangs legal or not? Nitrous oxide is a widely used recreational drug in Australia, but its legal status is murky.

NSW Police have a recruitment stall for young kids at the Easter Show - why is this normalised?

Which side are you on, Luke? Eight feminist, anti-genocide activists have been arrested after Victorian Trades Hall Council secretary Luke Hilakari called the cops on them for draping an apron on the statue of Zelda D'Aprano, and painting slogans on the ground.

We're heading to Nimbin MardiGrass! On May 1 every year, thousands of people converge to celebrate cannabis culture and campaign for law reform. www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/...

Chris Minns's goons are still harrassing people weeks after the police riot in Sydney on February 9. No cops have faced any consequences for their violence, but as the police media release notes, 16 more anti-genocide protesters have been charged since the initial round.

Why I'm anticop - there are good academic reasons to oppose the police, but for me it's personal

Protesters chanted "all cops are bastards", so the police falesly claimed they were part of the "ACAB Gang" which is as dangerous as the Hell's Angels, Crips or Bloods.

Do cops just enforce the law? New AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett is lobbying for law changes, and has already set up new units to target anti-genocide activists.

In this pepper spray decontamination protocol (from @darugcountrystreetmedics on IG) you'll learn how to properly treat somebody who has been sprayed by police.

Police are murdurous babies

These weapons were tested and normalised in colonial settings, such as Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong - far from public scrutiny in Britain itself. Colonised populations were treated as proving grounds for crowd control tactics later exported elsewhere.

How to protect yourself from tear gas - Let's look at the effects of tear gas, the equipment you need and ways to disable the canisters so you can stay safe from the police.

Tear gas history - it's banned in warfare, so why can police use it?

“I no longer view this organisation as worthy of my trust or community safety. I am ashamed to say I ever wore the uniform. I am particularly appalled at the level of male officer violence perpetrated on women, and the elderly."

Just when you thought NSW policing couldn't get any worse...

An inside look at the finances of content creation - what are the costs and income streams for a left wing political education channel like anticop?

After widespread police brutality at the Sydney rally against Herzog, we need to get serious about taking on police in the streets.

The NSW Police had a recruitment stall at Mardi Gras Fair Day, and we were there to disrupt it. #YouShouldBeACop #youshouldntbeacop

Tom from anticop joined Backchat on FBi Radio today to talk about the Sydney Herzog Rally, kettling, pepper spray and long range acoustic devices. Listen to the link in comments from 28 minutes.

Spotted in Surry Hills tonight near the rally against police brutality. This is a BearCat, an armoured truck. It's part of the Tactical Operations Unit (like SWAT) and appears to be the model with an extendable ramp on top.

I was just arrested at the Herzog rally at Sydney Town Hall

"Anticop was born in February 2025 from frustration with the policing of pro-Palestine rallies. 'The state has done everything it can to shut that movement down, to allow the genocide to continue, and the police are a key component,' Mr Raue says."

NEW ARTICLE - FLASHBANGS. These explosive devices are designed to overwhelm the victims’ senses. Despite being marketed as “less lethal”, they often start fires and have killed several children. Flashbangs have recently been deployed against protesters in Melbourne and Minneapolis.

The proposal was moderate: give the public an independent way to hold police accountable. The response was extreme.

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Police have threatened to use a futuristic sound cannon against anti-ICE protesters in Minnesota. So what is the long range acoustic device (LRAD), and how can you protect yourself?

Minns's response to today's Invasion Day march: Aboriginal people can't protest against land theft and police brutality here - what, did you think it was Gadigal land?

Last year the WA Police "union" objected to cops being included in new laws that restrict firearms for people subject to restraining orders. It's a confusing position, until you remember the studies indicating 40% of police families experience domestic violence.

How do you avoid a drug conviction? Here are two things to look out for to avoid supply convictions in NSW. This is general information, not legal advice.

anticop founder Tom Raue spoke to @paulrgregoire.bsky.social from Sydney Criminal Lawyers about the history of modern police forces, the role of police in society and the possibility of abolition.