Contesting Militarized Policing. Please join us for the online workshop, Demilitarizing Police in California: Intro to AB 481 Advocacy, on Thursday, March 26, 4:30-6pm. California state law AB 481 was enacted to increase transparency and accountability for police and sheriff’s acquisition and use of militarized weaponry, from tanks and rubber bullets to drones and assault rifles. This workshop will empower you to organize and address police narratives and use of this weaponry. You can learn about AB 481 at this 1-page handout or on the American Friends Service Committee’s AB 481 hub. Organized by the statewide network on AB 481 and Demilitarizing Police in California. Register here. Further information: CAHealingJustice@afsc.org
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Recently we’ve watched as community members have been met with extreme state violence.
Meanwhile local police continue to build up their arsenals of military weapons. Do you know what weapons SFPD and the San Francisco sheriff possess? Do you know when they are authorized to use those weapons against the community? If you are unsure how to answer these questions…
Join fellow community advocates in learning about organizing for local police demilitarization in California.
State law AB 481 was enacted to increase transparency and accountability for police officers’ use of military equipment.
Another law, AB 48, restricts the use of chemical agents or kinetic energy projectiles by California law enforcement against crowds and First Amendment protected assembly.
Please share the word on social media. We attach two graphics you can use. I’ve posted on Instagram here and on X here (which you can repost).
Register to join us on Thursday, March 26 4:30-6:00pm to learn about what these laws mean and how you can advocate for compliance and demilitarization of law enforcement. And share this invitation and attached materials with trusted advocates who may be aligned with our goals.
Together, we can support each other in organizing to restrict local police violence in our communities.