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 03, 2007
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
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 27, 2007