In June of 2017, I attended a peaceful protest against the KKK. I was playing a tambourine in an alley with some other protesters who were waving flags and playing musical instruments. For no apparent reason, the state police stormed the alley in battle fatigues with an armored vehicle and assault rifles trained on us. They threw me physically out of the way into the side of a vehicle. No orders were issued before or after, and after a while they left the alley without explanation. Later that day I was pepper sprayed by cops on High Street. Why?
If the CPD thinks it needs "tactical" equipment, let it be in pastel colors - you need it, fine, but not to intimidate the population with a stormtrooper aesthetic.
This is Important....
BLM.
Thanks for getting this going
We should defund the police and invest in community and education. But, if we must have them, they should not be trained and armed as warriors.
Agreed
"City Council,
Please Vote to demilitarize our police force. The money to fund this is much better spent on social systems that actually help people like schools!
Krista "
family home town
Our priorities as a nation are completely wrong. We need to create policing that truly protects and serves everyone. A good, minimal step is to take concrete actions to prevent a militarized police force. Police equipped like warriors treat citizens like enemy combatants. That doesn't make our town safer. We can do better.
It is entirely inappropriate for a police department to handle weapons and technology meant for war when protecting civilian lives
"Please! I am an Educator of youth, our legacy to the future is to ensure that ALL are treated equal, deserve equal representation, and never use force. Communication is key! No weapons for our future. DEFUND militarization of our police, bring in community leaders instead.
Maria Potter"
Dismantling the police state is essential for the survival of democracy. The attacks on peaceful demonstrations and the infiltration of groups dedicated to peace and racial equality must be halted.
This WILL NEVER stand to have militarization of cops in OUR community.
Demilitarizing the police is a priority. As is changing police focus to a more community oriented and supportive role.
There is evidence that removing military-style-uniformed people from large gatherings reduces tension and contributes to a calmer, more peaceful atmosphere.
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