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 Friend -- Earlier today we saw a President continue to incite, demonize and divide. In San Diego, we’re going in the other direction – united, focused on fighting for justice and determined to keep the peace. I’m proud to announce that San Diego is one of the first cities in America to take direct action to ensure that the tactics that led to George Floyd’s tragic death are never used here. Today, the San Diego Police Department is ending use of the carotid restraint – a chokehold technique many of us have worked for years to ban. This is an important step forward for police reform, building trust between communities and law enforcement and it’s long past time. We’re putting the passions of the protests towards real progress for racial justice, fair policing and upholding the dignity of every San Diegan. We need to take the next step. Please sign my petition calling on Congress to implement a nationwide ban on carotid restraint. Chokeholds incite at a time when we need to de-escalate. A knee on the neck ended the life out of George Floyd. And in San Diego, we are determined to ensure that never happens here. To the peaceful protesters: I know you’re angry – and I’m angry too. I want you to know that we hear your voices and we are taking action. And there’s more reform to come. And to the San Diego Police: We need you to de escalate, not escalate, in these highly charged moments. And I want to thank our Chief of Police David Nisleit for helping implement this important reform. San Diego – please stay safe tonight. Please stay united tonight. And please know that our work for justice, dignity and respect for all continues. From the bottom of my heart, Georgette Gómez
Georgette Gómez helped implement a ban on the use of carotid restraint by Police in San Diego, but we need to take the next step. Sign our petition calling on Congress to pass a nationwide ban on carotid restraint NOW.
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