This invasive technology is a waste of money that is ineffective at decreasing crime, and will only increase surveillance in communities already impacted by racial profiling & mass incarceration. Oakland police admit they were "unable to find ANY definitive cases where ALPR helped on an active investigation for 2022.”
The city should invest instead in proven violence prevention tactics like job opportunities, affordable housing, substance use services and violence interrupter programs. Violent crime in Oakland will not stop if we continue to invest in technologies that are ineffective at keeping our communities safe.
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On Tuesday, Oakland City Council will consider increasing the Oakland Police Department’s benefits and wages — on top of the $12 million budget increase they already voted to give the department.
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Photo of a red stop sign that reads “STOP OPD” against a black and white blurred background.
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The Anti Police-Terror Project is here to support our Sacramento community in the wake of last night’s mass shooting. We are making Mental Health First Sacramento, our mental health crisis hotline, available immediately. If you are impacted by last night's shooting, please call: 916-670-4062. Our team of trained volunteers are able to listen and provide resources.
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As a result of extensive organizing by the Defund Police Coalition (Defund OPD), an Anti Police-Terror Project led coalition, Oakland’s Reimagining Public Safety Task Force last night finalized a proposal of bold, smart and transformative recommendations that will completely reimagine public safety in Oakland.
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Today members of the Oakland City Council voted unanimously to introduce a model for mental health emergency support to Oaklanders (known as MACRO) that does not lead with law enforcement.
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At Friday’s press conference, organizers will unveil a new campaign to win reparations for Oakland’s Black students. This demand is part of the Black New Deal platform to uplift Oakland Black residents. Other key demands of this platform include making housing a human right and reimagining public safety by refunding the community with half of OPD’s bloated budget.
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