Submit Munitions Photos

We are researchers studying the impacts of chemical weapons use by law enforcement agencies in Portland, OR.

The extended use of chemical weapons (gasses, smokes, etc.) has already had a noticeable impact on the ecology of our city; we want to do what we can to swiftly mitigate the impact on human and environmental health. Our long-term goal is to assess the likely impact of these residues on local ecosystems and mitigate the damage as much as possible.

That is where you come in: we need you to be our eyes, ears, and cameras around the city!

We want your photographs of:

chemical weapons recovered at the scene of a PDX protest
chemical weapons while they are being deployed

We are especially interested in photos accompanied by date, time, and location information, or any other context you can share. If you have thoughts or interpretations, we are happy to hear those as well. Our only requirement is that you include at least one photo of the item in each report.

Photos can be from any time during the 2020-2021 protests in Portland Oregon.

WHERE WILL MY REPORT GO?

Form submissions are managed securely via Netlify by DAPPER Stats, the company of lead researcher Dr. Juniper L. Simonis (they/them).

Observations will be collated and made publicly available on our website. We will remove identifying information from all text and photos before sharing any part of your report. Photos will only be used for research and education purposes. If you would like to be credited if your photos are used, please note that below.

If you have any questions or concerns contact lead researcher Dr. Juniper L. Simonis (they/them).

If you would prefer to submit your report via secure email instead, please send the photo and accompanying information to chemicalweaponsresearch@protonmail.com.

Nine examples of munition photos arranged in a 3x3 grid; top row from the left: three SAF Smoke triple chaser grenade parts, the top of a triple chaser grenade, the grenade's smoke; the middle from the left: front, back, and bottom of a CS Instantaneous Blast grenade; bottom row from the left: intact powder balls and powder ball fragments, impact of a powder ball close up in the road, pulled back shot of multiple powder ball impacts in the road

Consent

By checking this box, you are consenting to the researchers using the information and media files you submit via this form to conduct scientific research and produce public outreach materials. (Required)
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Munitions Record

Please fill out as many of the fields below as you can

Weapon

Photographs (Required)
If possible, all sides of the weapon and any identifying numbers. Multiple photos should be uploaded together.

Manufacturer
Example: Defense Technology

Product name
Example: Triple Chaser SAF Smoke Grenade

Manufacture date
Example: 2007

Shelf life (years)
Example: 5

Lot number
Example: 12399

Text on the weapon
Example: Only to be used by trained officers

Deployment

Photographs of the weapon being deployed or going off
Multiple photos should be uploaded together.

Date/time deployed
Example: July 26th 2020, 10 PM

Did you observe a person deploying this weapon?
Yes
I think so but couldn't see it clearly
No

Individual agent deploying weapon
Name, badge number, helmet number

Agency deploying weapon
Unknown
Portland Police Bureau
Multnomah County Sheriff's Office
Oregon State Police
Department of Homeland Security (ICE, CBP, FPS)
Department of Justice (Marshals, FBI)
Armed Services (National Guard, Army)
Civilian group
Other (please name):

Recovery

Date/time found
Example: July 27th 2020, after 1 AM

Location found
Nearest intersection, address, GPS, park name, etc.

Additional Information

Any other relevant information you'd like to share
Uncertainty about date found or deployed, links to tweets, context of the usage, your body's reaction to this weapon, your contact information

Credit
If you would like to be credited for photos, let us know how to refer to you.