We can end police violence in america
We can end police violence in america
We can live in a world where the police don't kill people
by limiting police interventions, improving community interactions, and ensuring accountability.
by limiting police interventions, improving community interactions, and ensuring accountability.
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Campaign Zero encourages policymakers to focus on solutions with the strongest evidence of effectiveness at reducing police violence. Our platform is continuously updated in response to the findings and insights of researchers and organizers nationwide. Given the range of new research studies on implicit bias training, mental health training, community representation in policing, and body cameras finding little to no evidence of effectiveness at reducing police violence, we have flagged these policy areas with ⚠️ disclaimer.
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Campaign Zero is a project of the non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, WeTheProtesters. Funds donated to Campaign Zero support the analysis of policing practices across the country, research to identify effective solutions to end police violence, technical assistance to organizers leading police accountability campaigns and the development of model legislation and advocacy to end police violence nationwide. Our tax ID number is 81-3764408.
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The Campaign
The Campaign
It will take deliberate action by policymakers at every level of government to end police violence.
Over 1,000 people are killed by police every year in America. We are calling on local, state, and federal lawmakers to take immediate action to adopt data-driven policy solutions to end this violence and hold police accountable.
Last Updated on 10/5/2020.
Here are the URGENT actions local, STATE, aND FEDERAL officials should take:
Take Action
Take Action
Under sustained pressure, elected officials have begun to enact legislation to address police violence
Yet, despite this progress, more comprehensive action is needed. Use the tools below to track legislation impacting your community and hold your representatives accountable for taking meaningful action to end police violence. This page will be continuously updated. Email feedback@campaignzero.org to share your feedback.
Track Progress of Legislation
Federal, State, and Local Legislation Addressing Police Violence
- At least 134 state laws have been enacted from 2014-2020 to address police violence
- New legislation has been enacted in 42 states from 2014-2020
- 12 states (CA, CO, CT, IL, LA, MD, NJ, NV, OR, UT, TX, WA) have enacted legislation addressing three or more Campaign Zero policy categories
- Local ordinances have been passed in many of America's largest cities
Demand Action from Your Representatives
Find Your STATE Representatives AND demand action TO END POLICE VIOLENCE
Lookup your state and federal representatives and tell them to pass the legislation immediately to end police violence. Share the Campaign Zero policy agenda with them and urge them to adopt it in your community.
*For this analysis, legislation was reviewed in every state, the federal government, and a range of major cities to identify laws that have been enacted or are currently being considered that include one or more Campaign Zero recommendations. In addition to their positive aspects, some of these bills also include language that should be removed, improved, and/or replaced to more effectively address police violence and ensure accountability. The purpose of this analysis is not to endorse particular pieces of legislation, but to empower communities to hold their representatives accountable for taking action to end police violence.
*The advocacy tool includes bills that are currently being considered and bills that have been voted on by a state's full house (lower) or senate (upper) chamber where vote roll call information is available at OpenStates.org. More bills will be added as they are introduced by legislators.
Research
Research
Read the research studies, articles, and other documents on this page to learn more about the historical context, effectiveness, and key considerations for implementing Campaign Zero policy solutions. Email feedback@campaignzero.org to propose documents to be added to this page.
