Cop Runner

           Recently, I have heard of a most marvoulous activity the local teens and young adult have been playing, that they call Cop Runner. After learning about it, I would strongly encourage others to participate in this "game" when bored and needing something to pass the time.
          First, I would like to say that when doing this activity it is imperative for you not to be under the influence of drugs or alchohol, nor have anything on you that is illegal in any way shape or form. Anyone over the age of 18 should also carry an I.D. In addition, make sure and check to make sure you know curfew laws in your area.
       
What is Cop Runner?

The basic premisis of this activity involves walking around town, and when you spot a law enforcement officer, make sure he spots you and then take off running, looking as suspicious as possible. This should start that officer, and probably others, chasing after you and anyone else participating. You run and do your absolute best to avoid the police. Hopefully, you get away. If not, you legally have done nothing wrong! As long as you follow the advice I laid out previously, and depending on curfew laws, you should be allowed to walk away after they catch you, either to go home or even to try again with a new batch of officers. If there is a curfew, or if you are a minor, then worst case scenario you get a ride home in a cop car. But, no charges or fines of any type!

Why would I want to do this?

The activity provides a great break in the everyday routine, and gets you out and about. For those who plan on participating in other direct action, it also helps train you to run from the police in the future. In any case, it distracts police officers from others who may be paricipating in other direct action. The activity has purposely been used as a distraction by members of activists groups while other members of the group carry out some project or another. It also frustrates police and lets them know that they are not welcome in your area. And the biggest reason of all? It's just plain fun!