Something somebody does for show, filming cops like they're opponents when they're not true opponents.
There's a bullshit show on about copwatching now, if the show cops wasn't bullshitting people enough.
by Solid Mantis November 02, 2019
A person or persons, usually on welfare, having very little brain cells or teeth (sometimes both). Spending there days going around interfering with police business and acting as its their own, this is known as copwatching. Though it is noted that there are some smarter copwatchers, who do keep a distance and do not interfere with investigations, Though this is rare.
J: That copwatcher over there's stammering on about knowing his rights, but he's interrupting that traffic stop
K: He just got tazed, LOL!
K: He just got tazed, LOL!
by azda March 24, 2021
Proper noun. An organization that coordinates people to monitor police activities. Techniques include using video recording to monitor and possibly avert misconduct, community organizing. Founded in Berkeley, CA, USA. Politically related to the American anarchist movement.
We're thinking of starting a Copwatch in this city because of all the harassment activists are facing lately.
by riceball September 02, 2007
to sit in the FRONT passenger seat of a car, and not be the driver. you watch for the cops so the driver can speed. it is the new form of "shotgun"
by torahmamma May 26, 2007