4 20-0673 Subject: Violence Reduction Efforts Through Measure Z Of 2014
From: Office Of The City Administrator
Recommendation: Receive The Following Informational Items;
1) Receive An Informational Report From The Oakland Police Department, Department Of Violence Prevention, Oakland Fire Department And Department Of Race And Equity On Efforts To Reduce Violence In Oakland Through The Measure Z - Public Safety And Services Violence Prevention Act Of 2014 Presented To The City Council, Safety And Services Oversight Commission, Community Policing Advisory Board, Police Commission, And Reimagining Public Safety Task Force;
My name is Angie Noel and I'm a member of Imani Community Church and also of Faith in Action East Bay. As a longtime East Oakland resident, I am deeply concerned about the recent increase in gun violence in our community. I strongly urge the Council members and various city departments and agencies represented tonite, including the new Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, to be certain that any next steps continue to support proven existing strategies, like Ceasefire, which have been effective tools for years even while we consider adding new approaches. I also think it's vital that with every step you take, you proactively reach out to all members of impacted communities, including congregations and faith-based organizations, who will bring their vital, compassionate and healing voice to the table. It will take a village, the whole village, to bring peace and safety to our families and loved ones.
I’m writing encouraging the City Council in continuing to support the successful efforts of the Oakland Ceasefire Program in working towards the reduction in gun violence in partnership with the Department of Violence Prevention. Given the recent increase in violence, coupled with the pandemic, now is not the time to pull back tools of success to address this issue. As a regular and long term weekly Friday Night East Oakland Ceasefire Walker, I know from personal experience the difference our engagement with the community has made. It’s imperative that Ceasfire funding remains steady and it’s overall program remains a top priority in addressing gun violence and reimagining Public Safety.
Terri McWilliams (District 6)
Faith in Action East Bay / Imani Community Church
If this is Year 1 DVP is already behind. DVP should wholeheartedly support, Not Defunding The Police. But That SCOTUS find that while in 1967 the Granting of Qualified Immunity to Police. In Reality they created a Modern day Jim Crow Law. It has allowed the Militarizing of Police. Then LEO Created the "War on Drugs". Ever since... The Police has been having war Games in Oakland. ) - 07172010. Fred Collins, 1600 Block 33rd Avenue. 2 BART Officers, 3 Oakland Police.... . >40 rounds. There Had to be Community Meetings. To quell Fear of that Day. Fear of the Police. 40+ Rounds 1 Person. Elimination of Qualified Immunity - Better Law Enforcement Quality of "Service".
My name is George Yamashita, representing the East Bay Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. On behalf of the many of our volunteers who are Oakland residents, we ask the Oakland City Council's continued support of Oakland Ceasefire. Especially in light of the ongoing, and recent homicides the community is experiencing during the pandemic.
Continued support of the Oakland's Department of Violence Prevention's efforts to end violence against all Oakland residents is key for the city to move forward.
THANKS for listening!!
My name is Angie Noel and I'm a member of Imani Community Church and also of Faith in Action East Bay. As a longtime East Oakland resident, I am deeply concerned about the recent increase in gun violence in our community. I strongly urge the Council members and various city departments and agencies represented tonite, including the new Reimagining Public Safety Task Force, to be certain that any next steps continue to support proven existing strategies, like Ceasefire, which have been effective tools for years even while we consider adding new approaches. I also think it's vital that with every step you take, you proactively reach out to all members of impacted communities, including congregations and faith-based organizations, who will bring their vital, compassionate and healing voice to the table. It will take a village, the whole village, to bring peace and safety to our families and loved ones.
I’m writing encouraging the City Council in continuing to support the successful efforts of the Oakland Ceasefire Program in working towards the reduction in gun violence in partnership with the Department of Violence Prevention. Given the recent increase in violence, coupled with the pandemic, now is not the time to pull back tools of success to address this issue. As a regular and long term weekly Friday Night East Oakland Ceasefire Walker, I know from personal experience the difference our engagement with the community has made. It’s imperative that Ceasfire funding remains steady and it’s overall program remains a top priority in addressing gun violence and reimagining Public Safety.
Terri McWilliams (District 6)
Faith in Action East Bay / Imani Community Church
If this is Year 1 DVP is already behind. DVP should wholeheartedly support, Not Defunding The Police. But That SCOTUS find that while in 1967 the Granting of Qualified Immunity to Police. In Reality they created a Modern day Jim Crow Law. It has allowed the Militarizing of Police. Then LEO Created the "War on Drugs". Ever since... The Police has been having war Games in Oakland. ) - 07172010. Fred Collins, 1600 Block 33rd Avenue. 2 BART Officers, 3 Oakland Police.... . >40 rounds. There Had to be Community Meetings. To quell Fear of that Day. Fear of the Police. 40+ Rounds 1 Person. Elimination of Qualified Immunity - Better Law Enforcement Quality of "Service".
My name is George Yamashita, representing the East Bay Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. On behalf of the many of our volunteers who are Oakland residents, we ask the Oakland City Council's continued support of Oakland Ceasefire. Especially in light of the ongoing, and recent homicides the community is experiencing during the pandemic.
Continued support of the Oakland's Department of Violence Prevention's efforts to end violence against all Oakland residents is key for the city to move forward.
THANKS for listening!!