Defund Berkeley PD

Join as we gather THIS SATURDAY from 10am - 2pm to amplify Black experiences in Berkeley and envision a path to real community safety & a People’s Budget for our city: facebook.com/events/28408326…

A few questions to consider for tonight's public comment:

At last night’s #berkmtg during a discussion re: banning tear gas during the pandemic, Berkeley PD Chief Greenwood suggested shooting people as the only alternative to tear gas. This is the same chief who praises his department’s skills in deescalation. Is this public safety?

If you're able to be out on the streets today, show up for Black youth and attend this student-led protest. Before you go: Email [email protected] with the subject line "PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM #1" to submit a public comment demanding city council defund Berkeley PD

Y'all came through for the budget meeting this morning!!!! Join us again at 4pm to voice your support for defunding Berkeley PD in front of the whole city council. Zoom info: us02web.zoom.us/j/8904764560… To join by phone: Dial 1-669-900-9128 and enter Meeting ID: 890 4764 5600.

[Action Alert] TODAY Call on your Berkeley reps before tomorrow's city council meeting and urge them to follow the lead of Minneapolis City Council and defund the police! Care not cops. Berkeley is no exception. #disbandberkeleypd #defundberkeleypd #DefundThePolice

BPD is no exception. Berkeley is no exception. #DefendBlackLives #DefundThePolice

EDIT: The Budget Committee is now meeting on June 9th at 10am. The general City Council will also be discussing the budget at their meeting on the same day at 4pm. Come through! We demand that the City of Berkeley defends Black lives by defunding the police.