ABOUT STREETWITNESS
Privacy-first documentation for public accountability.
WHAT IS THIS?
StreetWitness is an open-source, privacy-first tool for documenting law enforcement activity in public spaces.
It exists to document power, protect civilians, preserve evidence, and support accountability.
HOW IT WORKS
- 01Enter your access code to begin recording
- 02Record encounters in public spaces
- 03Video is uploaded, compressed, and stripped of device metadata
- 04Stored on decentralised networks (IPFS)
- 05Preserved as public record
Decentralised Storage
Content-addressed storage on IPFS. Same content always produces the same fingerprint, making tampering detectable.
PRIVACY
We cannot identify you.
What it's for
StreetWitness is for documenting interactions with police and other law enforcement officers in public spaces.
It helps preserve evidence when memory is unreliable and power is unequal.
What it's not for
StreetWitness is not for reporting neighbours, monitoring communities, sharing private disputes, or harassment.
Misuse undermines trust and will be removed.
SAFETY
Your safety matters.
- Do not interfere with officers
- Do not escalate situations
Recording is legal in many public settings, but laws vary. Know your rights.