Code of Conduct
Silent Witnesses Will:
- undergo significant training in non-confrontational tactics before being allowed to participate in an event.
- conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
- not carry weapons of any kind (including mace or pepper spray).
- obey the directives of police and /or security personnel at an event in a prompt and courteous manner.
- notify police and/or security immediately whenever a confrontation appears imminent.
- take necessary steps to avoid any confrontation with or between protesters, counter-protesters, or event participants.
- not engage event protesters either verbally or through gestures of any kind.
- escort event participants past protesters in a friendly, orderly, and non-confrontational manner.
- protect everyone's right to free speech.
- wear and/or carry gear that clearly identifies them as Silent Witnesses.
- monitor their own mental state and remove themselves from duty immediately if they begin to lose their objectivity.
- be removed from duty immediately if any of the above is not strictly adhered to.