We call for reform of the police training provided in Chicago. 

Citizens want to believe that local Police are funded by taxpayers, who seek protection. Many cities present their Police as enforcement and intimidation rather than humanitarian.

The Chicago police department has a broken relationship with the communities it serves. There is a culture of distrust among residents, who don't trust police officers from a department that has a history of corruption, cruelty, and abuse of authority. It has led to a vicious cycle of violence and fear for both sides due to an "us vs. them" mentality.

According to a new report from the Inspector General's Office, Chicago Police stopped and used force more often against Black Chicagoans than against other groups.

The oversight agency reviewed the department’s stops and use-of-force incidents between 2017 and 2020. It found Black people were overwhelmingly disproportionately stopped by CPD, regardless of the demographic composition and crime level in the area. 

Black people were disproportionately subjected to force, and CPD was more likely to use higher-level force options against Black people than against non-Black people.

Violence should never be a concern in our communities, even from those who are meant to protect us. Police have killed people of color including George Floyd, Eric Garner, Philando Castile, Sandra Bland, and countless others as a result of a racist system.

Protests in communities across the U.S. are driving demand for an end to policing and an investment in schools, health care, and reforms to justice that truly keep our communities safe.

New policies should be implemented to address the issues corrupting the Chicago Police Department and ensure that officers interact positively with their communities.

Examples of such policies include:

• A training program that emphasizes reducing the use of force, de-escalating tense situations, and responding to crises.

• Setting a standard for force use and enforcing penalties against officers who exceed it.

• Community education and training about implicit racism, bias, and its effects.

• Ensuring that officers have access to youth programs in their communities

• Developing a positive relationship between the police department and the community is a step in the right direction for the city of Chicago and its residents.

As a resolution to current training reform, we demand the following:

1) Remove tactical military presence.  

2) Teach humanitarian classes and continued education.  

3) Reduce ticketing/fines by 50% and enhance a warning system (Why are mistakes all about money?) 

4) Allocate more Police officer time Volunteering with local organizations that purport positive community.