In 2012, the police department of Camden, New Jersey was dissolved and reborn. Minneapolis is considering the same approach. In this case study, I talk about the history of policing, the differences between defunding and abolition the police, and my emerging ideas for community-based safety. This episode is a love letter to the Black and Missing Foundation and Angela Davis. Resources Below!
House Fire: https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2020/06/23/suspected-sex-trafficking-house-burned/
BAMFI Infographic: http://blackandmissinginc.com/cdad/images/BAMFI_Infographic_2018Stats.jpg
The Queen Speaks: Angela Davis: Abolishing police is not just about dismantling. It's also about building up