This series will be exploring one approach to ending police violence: divesting from police and reinvesting in communities.
Quick history: The racist roots of modern policing in the era of slavery cannot be isolated from the current violence.
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Some issues this series will dig into:
Why the City budget matters for equity
SPD's reliance on overtime hours
The social costs of community policing efforts such as the Navigation Team
Our efforts to reduce mass incarceration through depolicing and decriminalizationShow this thread -
The problem is complex and the urgency is great. We invite you to join us as we explore the reimagining of public safety. Read more: https://aclu-wa.org/story/what-will-it-take-stop-police-violence-exploring-divestmentreinvestment-approach-policing-aclu …pic.twitter.com/Bx8ekaEAbE
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BREAKING: We just released the first article in our upcoming ACLU blog series entitled: What will it take to stop police violence?