Opposing the Militarization of Police. What’s Next? How Do We Proceed?

We are holding a followup to “Inside Urban Shield” based on the ideas that were thrown out and briefly discussed at that Community Forum.  Please come to get involved: organizing and acting to most effectively influence things locally, nationally and at the state level.

Just a few of the many ideas that were proposed:

• Opposing the acquisition of the San Leandro tank with a demonstration.
• Attending Bay Area UASI meetings.
• Pushing for privacy legislation in Oakland.
• Cutting off funding to police organizations that violate human rights.
• Opposing California’s Peace Officers’ Bill of Rights.
• Looking at Richmond and Salt Lake City models of policing
• Using the series ‘Overcriminalized.” and the action kits that go with it.
• Opposing pre-trial detention.