Stop Urban Shield at Berkeley City Council

In an unprecedented move, the Berkeley City Council is considering fully withdrawing their support for local agency participation in the Urban Areas Security Initiative and Urban Shield. The Stop Urban Shield Coalition has been fighting Urban Shield on every front. We’ve been at Berkeley City Council Meetings to convince representatives that Urban Shield hurts Berkeley residents, particularly in Black and Brown communities. This meeting is critical for the fight against Urban Shield. A decision in favor of pulling out of Urban Shield by the Berkeley City Council paves the way for other cities in the Bay Area to do the same.

6:30pm — free guided mindfulness meditation with Buddhist Peace Fellowship, led by Sarwang Parikh of Seeds of Awareness and East Bay Meditation Center. We can prepare for emergencies by enhancing our own ability to respond.

7pm – 10pm – Berkeley City Council Meeting. Come ready to give public comment (or cede time). Talking points provided!