Tag Archives: police reform

Pittsburg, CA Police Reform Efforts

Posted on July 10, 2020 by mekorganic

Victims of Pittsburg Police Brutality Terry Amons Jr.

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Antioch, CA Police Reform Efforts

Posted on July 10, 2020 by mekorganic

Events Make A Stand in your Community Events Calendar Peaceful protest for Vanessa Guillen Wed July 15 5pm Poster Poster Antioch Rally and March to APD July 12 11am Candlelight Vigil in Antioch July 10 7-8pm Photos Photos Video1 Video2 … Continue reading →

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End Profiling and “Stop-and-Frisk”

Posted on June 21, 2020 by mekorganic

Establish enforceable protections against profiling to prevent police from intervening in civilian lives for no reason other than the “suspicion” of their blackness or other aspects of their identity. This should include: immigration status, age, housing status, sexual orientation, gender, … Continue reading →

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End Policing of Minor “Broken Windows” Offenses

Posted on June 21, 2020 by mekorganic

The following activities do not threaten public safety and are often used to police black bodies. Decriminalize these activities or de-prioritize their enforcement: Consumption of Alcohol on Streets Marijuana Possession Disorderly Conduct Trespassing Loitering Disturbing the Peace (including Loud Music) … Continue reading →

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Police Reform

Posted on April 5, 2020 by mekorganic

I am a member of the Oscar Grant Committee.   We fully support the prosecution of police who have committed unnecessary violence against people they have interacted.   The police should be highly trained in deescalating situations not turning them into an … Continue reading →

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