legal observer training manual (PDF) - National Lawyers Guild

Control National Lawyers Guild Legal Observer Identifiers 13
Appoint a Media Coordinator 13
Legal Team Roles 13
To Deploy, or Not to Deploy 14
II. TRAINING
Anticipate the Need for Last-Minute Legal Observer Trainings 14
Recommend Mini-Recorders 14
Keeping Alert and Aware 14
Other Organizations Training Legal Observers 14
Using Email for Communication 15
III. DURING THE ACTION
In Deploying Legal Observers, Anticipate Problems 15
Often, the Legal Observer Coordinators Are the First to
Realize the Potential for Problems 15
“Rover” Squads 15
Be Flexible 15
Encourage Legal Observers to Submit Reports Promptly 16
Contact Information 17
APPENDICES FOR LEGAL OBSERVERS
Legal Observer Application
Confidentiality Agreement
A Quick Reference for Legal Observers
Legal Observer Field Notes Example
Legal Observer’s Arrest Sheet
Exit Form