Contesting Militarized Policing
Sponsor(s):
Dear Friends,
Recently we’ve watched as community members have been met with extreme state violence.
Meanwhile local police continue to build up their arsenals of military weapons. Do you know what weapons your local police possess? Do you know when they are authorized to use those weapons against the community? If you are unsure how to answer these questions…
Join fellow community advocates in learning about organizing for local police demilitarization in California.
- State law AB 481 was enacted to increase transparency and accountability for police officers’ use of military equipment.
- Another law, AB 48, restricts the use of chemical agents or kinetic energy projectiles by California law enforcement against crowds and First Amendment protected assembly.
Please register to join us on Thursday, March 26 4:30-6:00pm to learn about what these laws mean and how you can advocate for compliance and demilitarization of law enforcement. And share this invitation and attached materials with trusted advocates who may be aligned with our goals.
Together, we can support each other in organizing to restrict local police violence in our communities.
In solidarity,
Barb Atwell
Berkeley Friends Meeting