Police Brutality
Police Brutality is a term that represents excessive and unnecessary force used by law officers when investigating or apprehending potential suspects. On numerous occasions, police officers have brutally beaten or killed people based on speculation of how dangerous those people were. Also, because police hold a position of power compared to civilians, they can abuse that power and deny people their rights, which is often the case if police have racial bias. Ultimately, police brutality is a large issue that can be solved if people are knowledgable about their rights and start holding police accountable for their improper actions.
Daily
- Keep others and yourself updated on what is currently happening
- Communicate with people and form a protocol of safety for those who could be affected
- Give support to those who are affected
Weekly
- Lead groups where people from your community can learn about their rights and boundaries of police power
Monthly
- If you feel safe enough to do so, connect with police in your local community — take a ride-along
Periodically
- Join a coalition to work for justice for local victims of police violence at SURJ
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