Open Letter re: Police Reform to the Mayor, City Council, Chief of Police and Public Safety Director

A Call to Action in Jersey City:

Tell Mayor Fulop, the City Council, Chief Kelly, and Director Shea: We need reform NOW!

The Jersey City Anti-Violence Coalition Movement (JCACM) has drafted this open letter with three concrete, initial demands for police reform in Jersey City. They are calling on all residents who are interested in supporting reform to support this advocacy by contacting city leadership via this open letter campaign. I am sharing on CivicParent to help spread the word & the advocacy.

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Open Letter re: Police Reform to the Mayor, City Council, Chief of Police and Public Safety Director
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Open Letter to the Mayor, City Council, Chief of Police and Public Safety Director, The time for decisive action is now. Unchecked police oversight has led to years of mistrust from the community and we have now reached the moment where changes must be made. The horrific murder of George Floyd has placed a spotlight on the lack of police oversight in our country and it is our responsibility as a community to do better. The following items are the starting points that will lead us in the right direction: 1. A Civilian Complaint Review Board. A city council ordinance outlining the creation of a CCRB must be made immediately. The work of creating a transparent process with the power to hold officers accountable is crucial if we as a community are deeply committed to building trust. 2. The release of body cam footage from the incident on Bostwick Avenue on May 5th along with updates and investigation updates on all incidents involving police aggression. Residents have been traumatized due to violence from police and to heal we need to address these matters. We cannot move forward without resolving the past. 3. We need a commitment in the form of a procedural plan on how we the community will meet with JCPD department leaders and officers on a regular basis. Steps have been made in the past and we need to solidify a commitment to raise the bar on the quality of community policing in Jersey City. Sincerely,
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