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the CCB (following just rules of evidence) that there was no other way to
prevent the killing of a member of the public or OPD.
e. When a cop has killed or wounded an unarmed “suspect” or used
excessive force to subdue a “suspect”, that cop should be suspended
without pay until the investigation is complete. If the cop is not cleared, he
should be fired. (A number of killer cops are repeat offenders)
f. Review and identify all cultural and institutional supports that allow OPD
to lie, cover-up, spin, justify and remain unaccountable for killing Black
and Latino people. All actions of the OPD must be video recorded and
made public.
g. The CCB will recommend local control ordinances and legislation that
would specifically stop repressive policies like “stop and frisk”, racial
profiling, programs like secure communities or S COMM of Homeland
Security, and local law enforcement collaboration with Fusion Centers.
h. The CCB will ensure the end unlawful searches and require all police to
identify themselves whenever they interact with the public and explain
their actions
i. CCB shall ensure new OPD policies and practices and training on how to
deal with people exhibiting erratic behavior. The policy of tasing for
compliance must be ended.
j. CCB shall oversee the elimination of gang injunctions and the special
policing of “hot spots”.
k. The CCB will create a Human Rights Commission that would legally be
empowered to ensure that Oakland laws and practices comply with
international law and standards of protection for oppressed peoples and
groups (racialized communities, Indigenous peoples, oppressed peoples
and nations, immigrants, etc.).
l. The CCB will work to organize and support (with redirected Homeland
Security Funds) grassroots mental health crisis intervention, domestic
violence prevention/control, drug prevention and rehab programs and
mediation teams so families in crisis do have effective alternatives to
calling 9-1-1 and inviting the police into their homes. Jails and prisons are
flooded with people who need support for emotional problems. Treatment,
not punishment is needed.
m. Overhaul policies that encourage and justify harassment, assault and
murder by non-trained, non-accountable citizens.
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