Protest - Demand 21st Century Policing Reform in Avondale (Virtual + Live)

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Avondale Estates Peaceful Protest

Date: July 18th, 2020
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Virtual on Facebook + Instagram and Live on N. Avondale Road

Join us!

Details and demands below.

If anyone is uncomfortable or unable to attend in person, please consider protesting virtually! Make a video of your demands, post a pic of your signs, tag us (@racialjusticeinAE) and Mayor Elmore (@mayorelmore) on Facebook or Instagram and we will share with BOMC.

Use hashtags - #AvondaleAlliance #JusticeforAvondale #PoliceReforminAE #21stCenturyPolicing

We demand that AE City Government adopt the 21st Century Policing initiative that involves community input and oversight of policing and a community policing model. We are aiming to line the sidewalks on N. Avondale Road from City Hall down to Sam's Crossing. Bring water and masks, and prepare to social distance!


Sign/Poster ideas: To project our theme, consider phrases such as the following

  • "Review and Reform Policing NOW!"

  • "Community Oversight of Police!"

  • "We Demand 21st Century Policing!"

  • "Community Policing Now!"

  • "Demilitarize the Police!",

  • as well as BLM, etc.

Here are some of our specific "asks" for 21st Century Policing Implementation:

BOMC and City Management:

  • Create listening opportunities with the community.

  • Allocate government resources to implementation.

  • Conduct community surveys on attitudes toward policing, and publish the results.

  • Define the terms of civilian oversight to meet the community’s needs.

  • Recognize and address holistically the root causes of crime.

AEPD:

  • Review and update policies, training, and data collection on use of force

  • Increase transparency of data, policies, and procedures.

  • Ensure officers have access to the tools they need to keep them safe.

AE Community:

  • Participate in problem-solving efforts to reduce crime and improve quality of life.

  • Work with local law enforcement to ensure crime-reducing resources and tactics are being deployed

  • Call on state legislators to ensure that the legal framework does not impede accountability for law enforcement.

Shelton Davis