Original Article Beat the Rush Copwatch marches on TUE 3/15 When we first heard about Phoenix Copwatch's demonstration to commemorate International Day Against Police Brutality, we thought, "Great, yet another opportunity for Hallmark to profit off an obscure holiday!" But then we realized we'd confused the planned march from Patriots Square Park, at Central Avenue and Washington Street, with Hug-A-Cop day, which is when some folks affectionately accost their local Barney Fife and shower him with Hershey's Kisses and a gift certificate to the Body Shop. Nevertheless, after a 4 p.m. rally on Tuesday, March 15, the good folks at Copwatch will stroll through downtown Phoenix en route to the nearby po-po station and jails to protest unnecessary force and the use of Tasers. (Apparently, stun-gun fun isn't for everyone.) For details on the demonstration, contact Phoenix Copwatch at 602-337-7188 or see www.phoenixcopwatch.org. -- Joe Watson