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In June, I called on elected officials across the country to work with their communities to take steps to review and reform their use of force policies. Already, we’re seeing progress:
In Madison, WI, community groups will now choose the members of a new civilian police oversight board, which must include at least one member who was previously incarcerated. https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/madison-city-council-approves-years-in-the-making-civilian-oversight-for-police/article_4e14b2fa-53d6-515e-93b3-3e8045303c2d.html
In Washtenaw County, MI, the new Task Force on 21st Century Policing will include community members, faith and nonprofit leaders, and mental health professionals. Plus, residents will be a part of the selection process for new officers. https://www.clickondetroit.com/all-about-ann-arbor/2020/07/16/washtenaw-county-sheriffs-office-announces-new-role-police-reform-oversight-changes/
In Evanston, IL, Northwestern University faculty and students worked with their police department to develop recommendations to change the city’s use of force policy and improve training and accountability standards. https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/evanston/ct-evr-police-force-accountability-tl-0924-20200915-uhjn2j7qnnbbfmzywju2dih6ua-story.html
There’s still so much work to do to make our communities safe and supportive for everybody. Elected officials can join us by taking the @MBK_Alliance’s Reimagining Policing Pledge: https://www.obama.org/mayor-pledge/
