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![]() ![]() Social inequity has systematically and institutionally permeated our country since its founding, becoming more visible at various times in our history. And true community safety means feeling safe from violence by the state, which includes the police. We all deserve to live in communities where we feel safe. BEYOND POLICING – SUPPORTING #DEFUNDTHEPOLICE The statements made and views expressed are solely those of The Opportunity Agenda. Casey Foundation, The Ford Foundation, and the W.K. Overall guidance was provided by The Opportunity Agenda’s President, Ellen Buchman.įinally, this research would not have been possible without the generous support of The Joyce Foundation, The Annie E. ![]() Sarah Wasko created the original artwork on the cover of the report. ![]() Production was coordinated by Elizabeth Johnsen, Outreach and Editorial Director at The Opportunity Agenda. This report was designed and produced by Lorissa Shepstone and Gordon Clemmons of Being Wicked. Additional thanks go to Christiaan Perez, Manager of Media Strategy, for outreach support. Special thanks to those who contributed to the analysis, review, and editing of the report, including Eva-Marie Malone Adam Luna, Vice President for Program, Strategy and Impact at The Opportunity Agenda. The messaging guidance was written by Julie Fisher Rowe, Director of Narrative and Engagement at The Opportunity Agenda, and Eva-Marie Malone, Director of Training and Criminal Justice at The Opportunity Agenda. John’s University School of Law class of 2021. Substantial research support was provided by: Mitch McCloy, Washington and Lee University School of Law class of 2021 Kristen Rosenthal, California Western School of Law class of 2021 and Paul Schochet, St. India Thusi, Associate Professor of Law at Delaware Law School. This report’s author is Opportunity Agenda Law & Policy Fellow I. If violations did occur, COPA will hold the officer accountable.The Opportunity Agenda wishes to first acknowledge the decades of activism that have led to the prominence of the movement to fully invest in healthy communities, which includes the labor and thought leadership of many Black feminists, and to thank and acknowledge the many people who contributed to the history of work and discourse, as well as to the research and writing of this report. "We have a responsibility to investigate allegations of police misconduct and determine if they are well founded based on the facts and evidence of each case. "We are committed to a fair, timely and objective investigation to determine if the actions of the involved officer are in accordance with Department Policy and Training," COPA Interim Chief Andrea Kersten said in a news release. The officer agreed to a 20-day suspension after the allegations against him were sustained by the Independent Police Review Authority – the predecessor organization to COPA.ĬOPA is continuing to investigate Saturday's incident and said it has obtained the body cam video from the incident and is requesting video from several additional cameras in the area. He has at least 24 misconduct allegations against him, three of which were sustained and resulted in discipline, according to CBS ChicagoĪfter Saturday's incident, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability advised that the officer should either be put on administrative duty or relieved of duty. Records show the officer has been on the force since September 28, 1998, CBS Chicago reports. ![]()
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