Crimebodge was the name of a UK police-accountability website and YouTube channel associated with Rob Warner. The project focused on police powers, complaints, civil liberties and practical responses to police misconduct allegations.
The project has since moved towards the Copper Stopper name. The Copper Stopper website says it was established in 2012 by Rob Warner as Crimebodge and describes its purpose as highlighting alleged police abuses and providing resources about law-enforcement encounters.
Background
Crimebodge became known for critical videos and articles about police conduct in the United Kingdom. Its content often discussed arrests, stop and search, police complaints, civil claims, data retention and encounters with police officers, PCSOs, bailiffs, security guards and local authorities.
The tone of the project is strongly critical of policing institutions. For wiki purposes it is best described as an activist and advice-focused media project rather than as a neutral legal service.
Copper Stopper Rebrand
In July 2025, the site announced that Crimebodge would be rebranded as Copper Stopper. The announcement said the purpose of the site would remain focused on free help, resources and downloads for people defending their rights.
Older references to Crimebodge may still refer to the YouTube channel, older articles or Rob Warner's earlier branding. Newer material may use Copper Stopper instead.
Copper Stopper Book
Copper Stopper: How to Protect Yourself From Law Enforcement is a book by Rob Warner. The Copper Stopper website announced the paperback in December 2024 and described it as a guide for non-lawyers dealing with police and other enforcement officials.
The site describes the book as 347 pages across 12 chapters. In April 2026 it announced a digital edition, saying the ebook format included clickable links and was intended to make the book accessible to readers outside the UK shipping area.
Themes
Common themes in Crimebodge and Copper Stopper material include:
- police powers and limits
- stop and search
- arrest and detention
- complaints against police
- subject access and police records
- civil claims and private prosecutions
- public filming and police auditing
The content is written for members of the public rather than lawyers. For real cases, claims should be checked against current legislation, official guidance and a qualified adviser.
Reception
Supporters view Crimebodge as a useful public resource for challenging police misconduct and understanding powers. Critics may see the project as one-sided because its focus is police error, abuse and institutional failure rather than the wider context of policing work.
That tension is part of the subject. The project is influential within UK police-accountability and auditor communities, but it should not be treated as an official source of law.
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