John,

It's past time for policing reform in this country. For far too long, the federal government has subsidized and promoted an over-militarized approach to urban policing that is deadly for Black communities. The violence perpetrated by those sworn to protect is not new -- and it must be stopped.

In just a minute, we're going to ask you to support Dwight's proactive, community-centered policing strategy -- but first, we'll explain exactly what that means:

-- Expand the "Cop Next Door" program to incentivize officers to live in the communities they serve and build trusting relationships with their neighbors.

-- Create more police satellite offices so officers can be more visible and present in their communities with a safe place to meet with residents, complete paperwork, and even take meals.

-- Provide real-time data using new technologies to better prepare our officers for emerging threats with the information they need without establishing new surveillance.

-- Launching a Safe Place Initiative to make sure no one feels unsafe walking into a police station, fire station, community center, or library if they are in trouble.

-- Establish City Gun Courts to address illegal gun possession and get our streets safer, faster.

-- Work with federal prosecutors on programs like Project Safe Neighborhoods to get the most serious offenders off the street, and educate citizens about this swift punishment for more dangerous crimes like unlawful possession of a firearm.

-- Work with the police department and community groups to implement innovative gun programs to protect families from gun violence by and against juveniles.

Dwight has been advocating for effective, community-based solutions like these his entire life. So please John, add your name now to support the kind of policing reform programs that both reduce crime and promote cities' quality of life and economic growth for all of its citizens:

SIGN THE PETITION >> [link removed]

Thank you,

Congressman Evans HQ




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