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>>dtagam+(OP)
One related issue, is that right now, in COVID times, unnecessary arrests, jailing, busing, etc. is in some abstract sense an application of potentially lethal force -- since enclosed spaces and close contact makes COVID transmission significantly more likely.

It seems important to understand how much that is happening and where. If that data, in combination with protest size/type data is available, it can help us better understand if protests or police are actually impacting COVID transmission (if either).

If we don't have that data available as case numbers come in, it makes the narrative of blaming protesters much more likely to stick, even if it turns out to be inaccurate later, and e.g. the primary cause is unnecessary police actions.

Is anyone doing this? (Does anyone want to start if not?)

>>avivo+J2
Where Covid rules apply:

Home, Banks, Retail, Restaurants, Hospitals

Yes

Jails, Police station

No

Can you sue police if get sick ?