Policing
We promote policies that advance transparency and accountability in policing practices—to build safety and justice for all.
FAST FACTS
1 in 5 fatalities
1 in 5 fatal police shootings involve a person in mental health crisis. 14.2+ million adults live with a serious mental illness. In 2020, only 64.5% of those people received treatment.
Sources: The Appeal, Center for Policing Equity
$1.5 billion
More than $1.5 billion has been spent to settle claims of police misconduct.
Source: The Washington Post
23 states
23+ states and D.C. have laws related to or requiring data collection when people are stopped by law enforcement.
TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY CREATE PUBLIC SAFETY
Overreliance on policing and incarceration has impacted people across the country. This reality has limited police effectiveness, reduced trust in law enforcement, and undermined safety. We can bridge these gaps by resourcing law enforcement to focus on the most serious offenses, increasing transparency, and ensuring accountability in cases of misconduct.
We can also invest in more expansive approaches to public safety with promising reforms such as alternatives to arrest and incarceration. These are effective responses to crime that reduce the burden on law enforcement and advance safety for all our communities.
4% OF POLICING
19% of 911 calls
analysis has found that only 7% of 911 calls are for situations involving violent crime. 19% of 911 calls involve mental health or substance use issues which could be better addressed by alternative crisis response–which has been associated with reductions in low-level crimes.
Sources: Vera Institute of Justice; Scientific American
What We Support
We advocate for fair and transparent policing practices and promote alternatives to arrest and incarceration that direct people away from the criminal justice system and towards support services that address root causes of crime.
GET IN THE GAME
We all have a role to play in supporting policing practices that make communities safe.
Find your lane
Ready to listen? Tap into your community networks to understand your local law enforcement model and history.
Know the fundamentals
Ready to learn? Dig deeper and get the facts about proven approaches to creating safety.
Make your gameplan
Ready to act? Discover how you can work alongside law enforcement and community partners to build trust, ensure accountability, and prevent crime.
Learn More
Like basketball, advocacy is a team sport. We are proud to work alongside the organizations driving change on our issues nationally and in communities across the country. Learn more about their efforts!
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