Minneapolis Community Watch Area Sticker

Police Not Welcome sticker on a pole
Two "Community Watch Area: Police Not Welcome" stickers, associated with the anarchist group CrimethInc., are affixed to a street pole in Minneapolis. The stickers advocate for community self-reliance and distrust of law enforcement, a sentiment that gained prominence during the Minneapolis Uprising of 2020. The text on the stickers emphasizes that trust, respect, and communication are essential for a healthy community and for protecting residents from both uniformed gang members and other suspicious individuals. This form of direct action and messaging reflects a broader historical trend of anti-authoritarian sentiment and community organizing in urban environments.
Photo taken in September 2022.
Police Not Welcome sticker on a pole
A crimethinc sticker "Police Not Welcome" on a street pole in Minneapolis.

Photo taken in September 2022. © Chad Davis
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