Chicago, Support Police Accountability Feb. 28th!

FUNDRAISER HOSTED BY THE CHICAGO ALLIANCE AGAINST RACIST AND POLITICAL REPRESSION (CAARPR)

ALL HANDS ON DECK: AN ELECTION DAY MOBILIZATION FOR POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY IN CHICAGO

On February 28, Chicago will hold elections for police accountability councils in 22 police districts. District Council members will have certain powers, including the selection of members of the citywide Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (CCPSA). District Council members will also serve as the eyes and ears of the commission throughout the city. The commission in turn will have a decisive say in making policy for the Chicago Police Department. Stop and frisk, racial profiling, no-knock raids, foot chases, gang databases - all can be eliminated through these elections, providing we get the right people in the right places and WIN.

This is a very special moment. Our movement has produced an ordinance in the City of Chicago that, for the first time in the history of our country, gives our people the democratic option to say who polices our communities and how our communities are policed. As these opportunities come rarely, we must seize the moment. We got a law passed but that's only half the battle. Like all democratic gains won through the mass movement and the struggle for freedom, we must fight to get true police accountability implemented.

Help support this historic election by donating to our campaign. The funds will be used to pay canvassers, print literature, and support the community backing this campaign. And for those unable to donate, we encourage you to volunteer to canvass with us. By supporting us, you play a part in ending the police tyranny that has plagued the Chicago community for more than a century!

LEARN MORE:

https://www.caarpr.org/peoplesguide-to-ecps