We know that the only way to stop police violence is to make significant public investments in people—not police. 

If we want to find true justice, we need to develop new models of safety. For our people and communities to thrive we need to divest from policing systems and invest in community resources like quality education, mental health resources, health care, and access to opportunities for economic advancement.

Let us know what you think—which of these solutions do you believe make communities safer?

• Quality education
• Affordable, accessible, and culturally relevant mental health resources
• Affordable and accessible healthcare
• Job training and opportunities
• Infrastructure investments
• All of the above

Public safety exists beyond police and policing. We need to build community-based interventions and  invest in qualified professionals like social workers, mental health experts, and violence de-escalation experts that can address harm without relying on the police. 

The police-only model of safety is dangerous for Black, Brown, LGBTQ+ and poor people. Together we can re-imagine public safety and live in a world that is free and safe from the violence and racism inherent in policing.

In Solidarity,
Judith Browne Dianis
Executive Director 

P.S. If you haven’t seen it yet, watch the full How Cops Get Off video series here that breaks down three major elements that keep cops protected and reinforce racist practices that harm our communities.

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