POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY

The reform of the police service is crucial for the development of a stable democracy, the creation of an open market economy and the development of political and social structures representative of the values and needs of society. Both international organizations and governments need to recognize the crucial role that the reform of the police service plays in stabilizing transition societies. Furthermore, the police reform process should be viewed in the context of the need for a comprehensive review of the criminal justice sector. A number of changes must be instituted as a matter of urgency to ensure the correct course is established and that the tempo of the reform process is in line with community standards For this reason a serious structural reorganization of the police service must be a priority. The division between policy and operations must be clear and distinct. Greater delegation of authority within the organization.  The effectiveness of the police service is hampered by its current organizational structure, burgeoning administration and inability to strategically chart the course of the reform process.

Mission

We affirm that Black lives matter. We call for an end to police violence against the Black community.

We demand a system and culture of accountability and broadened transparency for policing and in our justice system.

We aim for implementation of new and creative ideas to immediately address deep-set and well- known racial disparities (e.g. use of force, incarceration, charging rates)

We call for stronger enforcement and establishment of standard of conducts on behalf of law enforcement moving to prosecutions of officers

We uplift a model for restorative justice to support the healing of victims who have endured police violence; can have their pain, trauma and needs addressed quickly

We can’t wait. Justice delayed is justice denied.

 
 
 

FOCUS AREAS

  • Recruitment and Hiring

  • Re-imagining Public Safety and alternatives to policing

  • Stopping and criminalizing excessive use of force by law enforcement

  • Focus funding efforts towards re-investment in the Black community

  • Changing police culture and training

  • Better Data and Reporting

POLICIES WE WANT

  • Invest in Early Childhood & Elementary Education

  • Invest in Behavioral Health Emergency Response

  • Prosecute Officers for Excessive Use of Force

  • Cut the Police Budget by an Amount Commensurate with the Work they Will No Longer Perform

  • Develop and conduct a landscape analysis

  •  Set Aside Budget for Reimagined Community Safety and Restorative Justice