In a historic meeting at the White House Black and Latino young people presented specific demands to President Obama, including: -The federal government using its power to prosecute police officers that kill or abuse people. -Removing local district attorneys from the job of holding police accountable, and instead having independent prosecutors at the local level charged with prosecuting officers. -The establishment of community review boards that can make recommendations for police misconduct, instead of allowing police departments to police themselves. -Defunding local police departments that use excessive force or racially profile. Instead of having the Department of Justice (DOJ) wholesale giving more than $250 million to local police departments annually, DOJ should only fund departments that agree to adopt DOJ best practices for training and meaningful community input. -The demilitarization of local police departments. -Investing in programs that provide alternatives to incarceration, such as community-led restorative justice programs and community groups that educate people about their rights.
Posted on: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 04:26:10 +0000
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