Demo Watch is dedicated to helping everyone understand how to prevent violence during moments of political conflict.
(Demo Watch was previously known as Deciding Force.)
For the People
Giving citizens an opportunity to help improve our understanding of protests and policing.
For Governments
Developing models aiding decisions that protect first amendment rights while keeping protesters and bystanders safe.
For Civil Society
Showing ways to organize events that protect democracy while avoiding violence.
For Researchers
Providing data of unprecedented quality and power, capable of elucidating patterns in the multi-level dynamics of interaction among police, protesters, and city governments.