The Policing Observatory – Copwatch GR is Greece’s first independent police monitoring media outlet, operating as a registered non-profit since May 2023.
Launched as a social media initiative in November 2020, the Policing Observatory has developed into Greece’s leading platform for documenting police violence. Its media work is youth-focused, multimedia, and bilingual (Greek/English), reaching over 70,000 followers through social media and independent newsletters. Content is created from the perspective of affected communities and includes field reporting, open-source investigations, testimonies, and interviews. Outputs range from short videos, comics, and documentaries to legal rights education materials and social campaigns, amplifying voices often excluded from traditional media.
Key activities include maintaining Greece’s first dedicated database on police misconduct, sharing visual evidence with legal experts for litigation support, and producing legal rights guides. The organisation works closely with those most impacted—protesters, youth, Roma, and migrants—while participating in international networks such as the Justice, Equity & Technology Table.
