Join ACLU-MN Community Engagement Director Jana Kooren, ACLU Policing Policy Advisor Paige Fernandez and ACLU-MN Smart Justice Organizer Elizer Darris for a frank, in-depth look at the future of policing.
This roundtable discussion will air on Facebook on Friday, June 12 at 1 p.m. CT. Join us on our Facebook page for a live watch party.
In the wake of nationwide protests in response to the police killing of George Floyd, many people are hearing the phrase “defund the police” for the first time. Join us to break down the data, debunk the myths, and imagine real alternatives to our racist, militarized system of modern policing.
During this virtual discussion, Jana and Elizer will answer questions we’ve received on social media, like:
- Does “defund the police” mean that you want to abolish all police?
- Who will answer emergency calls if the role of police in public safety is more narrowly defined?
- Will crime skyrocket when there are fewer police?
- How can we guarantee that this alternative will be better for Black and Brown communities?
We know you have questions about the growing movement to re-imagine public safety. Join us to get answers.
