[Noisebridge-discuss] [drama] Police Academy workshop at Noisebridge

[Ronald Cotoni]

I think this is an awesome idea.  We could totally social engineer them from the inside out.  They will turn over to our side and stop raiding parties.   
On Apr 1, 2010, at 3:03 PM, Christoph Maier wrote:

> A most excellent idea ... especially if the cooperation would include a
> kabuki workshop, to give both noisebridgers and policefolks the
> opportunity to learn how to deal properly with drama.
> 
> Christoph
> 
> On Thu, 2010-04-01 at 13:44 -0400, michiexile at gmail.com wrote:
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>> +1
>> 
>> But we're makers - can't we just fry our own donuts in the noisekitchen?
>> 
>> // Mikael
>> 
>> On Apr 1, 2010, at 1:38 PM, aestetix aestetix wrote:
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>>> Hey,
>>> 
>>> I got approached last night by one of San Francisco's Finest with a  
>>> really interesting proposition.
>>> 
>>> Because the city and state have been dealing with significant budget  
>>> cuts (even with the stimulus package), the local SFPD cannot afford  
>>> their lease on their training facility. Several police officers have  
>>> been watching Noisebridge's relentless reachout to the community in  
>>> general, and want to help.
>>> 
>>> They are interested in setting up a weekly workshop where their  
>>> rookie officers can learn the basics of San Francisco city law,  
>>> idiosyncrasies of the different districts within the city, and  
>>> proper taser etiquette. In exchange, not only is one of their senior  
>>> officers willing to teach a class on civilian rights, but they will  
>>> offer Noisebridge members discounts on any tickets they receive  
>>> while using public transit or hosting events.
>>> 
>>> I know there has been some concern about things like this in the  
>>> past, so I want to emphasize that this is not a sponsorship of any  
>>> kind. If an individual member wishes to participate and help out  
>>> with the general community, that rocks.
>>> 
>>> We're still figuring out exact details and possibly working out an  
>>> arrangement with one of the local donut shops, so I'll keep everyone  
>>> posted on what develops.
>>> 
>>> aestetix
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