.@garciany: Safety is a civil & human right without which society cannot thrive & democracy cannot function. Yet in recent years, tragic incidents of police violence have deepened distrust in law enforcement and made people feel less safe, especially within communities of color.
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@garciany: It’s time to rethink antiquated approaches to public safety that rely on criminalization, which disproportionately affect Black and Brown people and fail to address public health issues.#PoliceOversightHearingShow this thread -
The federal government has a responsibility to promote the values of fairness, equity, procedural justice, transparency & accountability within law enforcement. However, this administration has severely curtailed DOJ’s use of consent decrees to address police civil rights abuses.
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@garciany: In March of 2019, we launched the#NewEraPublicSafety initiative and report to help build trust between communities and police departments, restore confidence, and reimagine a new paradigm of public safety. http://bit.ly/2kHuzz4#PoliceOversightHearingpic.twitter.com/lwPrmfhoHM
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@garciany: Congress has the power to bring about transformative policing that benefits communities and officers. You can provide the support and funding for jurisdictions to implement 21st century policies and practices that are fair, safe, and effective.#PoliceOversightHearingShow this thread -
To realize this vision for public safety, communities & police departments must rebuild trust. This new era of public safety will require community-driven solutions & investment in community services, including education, housing, employment & health care.
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