In the fall of 2017, PACT walked neighborhoods and 80% of nearly 1,500 voters we spoke to support expanded police accountability and transparency. In addition over 250 community members participated in dialogues between law enforcement and other community members. As a result of our work, SJPD has implemented implicit bias and procedural justice training, a no chokehold policy. And Body Worn Cameras for all officers.
PACT Leaders participated in the County Blue Ribbon Task Force on jail reform and organized for the establishment of independent oversight of the Sheriff’s Office, both in the jails and patrols. Through organizing with our PICO California network and allies across the state, we secured SB1421, a law that requires all law enforcement agencies throughout California to allow public access to records concerning misconduct.
These community dialogues have been our pathway into partnership with public officials, local organizations, and ordinary powerful people just like you all. We will continue building true partnerships of honesty and accountability with our local elected officials and law enforcement leaders, and the community to make this happen.
Our mantra is: One people, One Fight. Un Pueblo, Una Lucha – which means we stand together to protect our community.
Most recently our work has reached Sunnyvale, after the shooting of a young man of color in the midst of a mental health crisis. Sunnyvale community members have come together to call for further de-escalation training of law enforcement and support services for individuals experiencing mental health crises.
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