Training Materials
Training Materials
Section titled “Training Materials”This page collects training materials for ICE Watch and rapid response networks.
Video Training
Section titled “Video Training”ICE Watch Basic Training
Section titled “ICE Watch Basic Training”Video: vimeo.com/1119832221
Password: ICE*Basic@2025
Comprehensive training covering:
- Identifying ICE
- SALUTE reporting
- Roles and responsibilities
- Safety practices
- Know Your Rights
Downloadable Materials
Section titled “Downloadable Materials”Training Presentations
Section titled “Training Presentations”- ICE Watch Training Slides - Full training deck covering agent identification, reporting, and response
- Power in Numbers Guide - Coordination, risk assessment, and tactical considerations
Templates and Protocols
Section titled “Templates and Protocols”Available for customization:
- Rapid Response Verifiers Protocol Template
- Community Patrol Protocol Template
- Vetting Form Template (encrypted)
Contact your network admin or local organizing group for templates.
Know Your Rights Resources
Section titled “Know Your Rights Resources”National Lawyers Guild
Section titled “National Lawyers Guild”- Know Your Rights - Comprehensive rights information
- Downloadable cards and flyers
ICIRR (Illinois)
Section titled “ICIRR (Illinois)”Digital KYR card: bit.ly/ICIRRCards
Wallet-sized cards in multiple languages:
- Arabic
- Chinese
- French
- Haitian Creole
- Hindi
- Korean
- Polish
- Quechua
- Russian
- Spanish
- Ukrainian
- Urdu
- Vietnamese
Business-Specific KYR
Section titled “Business-Specific KYR”bit.ly/CIRRBusinessKYR - Know Your Rights for businesses
Video Documentation Resources
Section titled “Video Documentation Resources”WITNESS Organization
Section titled “WITNESS Organization”- Eyes on ICE - Filming immigration enforcement
- Filming Immigration Enforcement Tip Sheet
- Considerations for Sharing Videos
- Real or Rumor Guide - Verifying online reports
- Photographers’ Rights - Legal rights when recording
- State-specific recording laws
Training Agenda Template
Section titled “Training Agenda Template”Use this template for hosting your own training:
Sample 2-Hour Training
Section titled “Sample 2-Hour Training”-
Check-in / Share (10 min)
- How are people feeling?
- Any recent experiences to share?
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Why Respond to ICE (15 min)
- Context and background
- Goals of ICE Watch
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How to Identify ICE (20 min)
- Vehicles
- Agents
- What to report
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SALUTE Reporting (15 min)
- The acronym explained
- Practice exercise
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Roles in Rapid Response (15 min)
- Recorder, Engager, Monitor
- Coordination
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Staying Safe (15 min)
- De-escalation
- Digital security
- Go-bag essentials
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Know Your Rights (15 min)
- Recording rights
- During encounters
- Wallet cards
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What Next / Getting Involved (10 min)
- How to join the network
- Upcoming events
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Q&A (15 min)
Training Agreements
Section titled “Training Agreements”Share at the start of each training:
- Support the training team to get through to the end
- No unauthorized recording
- Put questions in the chat (or raise hand)
- Speak for yourself, from your own experience
- Don’t incriminate yourself or others
Continuing Education
Section titled “Continuing Education”Regular Training Schedule
Section titled “Regular Training Schedule”Recommended schedule:
- Monthly: Know Your Rights community sessions
- Quarterly: Verifier refresher trainings
- Annually: Network-wide training retreats
Staying Updated
Section titled “Staying Updated”ICE tactics change. Training should address:
- Recent local incidents
- New agency patterns
- Updated legal guidance
- Lessons learned
Creating Your Own Materials
Section titled “Creating Your Own Materials”Localizing Templates
Section titled “Localizing Templates”When adapting materials:
- Add your local hotline numbers
- Include neighborhood-specific information
- Translate to languages in your community
- Add local legal resources
Creating Training Videos
Section titled “Creating Training Videos”Consider creating your own:
- Record a live training
- Edit for clarity
- Add local context
- Host on Vimeo with password protection
Translation Best Practices
Section titled “Translation Best Practices”- Have native speakers review translations
- Use simple, clear language
- Test with community members
- Keep legal terminology accurate
External Training Organizations
Section titled “External Training Organizations”States at the Core (STAC)
Section titled “States at the Core (STAC)”- ICE Watch trainings
- Counter-authoritarianism resources
- Network building support
Protect RP (Chicago)
Section titled “Protect RP (Chicago)”- Model neighborhood defense network
- Training resources
- Replicable model
NY ICE Watch (New York State)
Section titled “NY ICE Watch (New York State)”- NYSLYC ICE Watch training materials
- Statewide coordination
Immigrant Defense Project
Section titled “Immigrant Defense Project”- Raid response resources
- Legal guidance
- Community education materials
Brooklyn Defender Services
Section titled “Brooklyn Defender Services”- Immigration defense resources
- Training materials
- Know Your Rights with ICE
- State-specific resources
Digital Security Training
Section titled “Digital Security Training”Electronic Frontier Foundation
Section titled “Electronic Frontier Foundation”- Surveillance Self-Defense
- Comprehensive digital security guides
- Specific guides for activists
Security in a Box
Section titled “Security in a Box”- securityinabox.org
- Tools and tactics
- Multi-language resources
Quick Links
Section titled “Quick Links”| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| ICE Watch Training Video | vimeo.com/1119832221 |
| Training Slides | Download PDF |
| Power in Numbers | Download PDF |
| ICIRR KYR Cards | bit.ly/ICIRRCards |
| WITNESS Eyes on ICE | lab.witness.org/eyes-on-ice |
| EFF Security Guide | ssd.eff.org |
| ACLU Rights | aclu.org/know-your-rights |
Note: External links may change. Verify resources are current before sharing.