Transparency Matters!

This past November, after years of community advocacy, the Public Safety & Livable Neighborhoods Committee received an independent report analyzing demographics on police traffic stops. San Diegans then learned what many of us already knew to be true: the San Diego Police Department treats drivers differently based on race and ethnicity. The report data revealed disturbing disparities between policing of White drivers and drivers of color – particularly Black and Latino drivers, who were found to be stopped, searched and questioned more frequently. On Monday, February 27, the full City Council meets to received SDPD’s plan for addressing the biased policing documented in this report. Racial profiling is unjust, unjustified, and undermines community trust. Come join us at this important City Council meeting to hear how SDPD will address disparities in traffic stops, searches and field interviews; and to learn how SDPD will implement The Racial and Identity Profiling Act of 2015 (AB 953), the new state law intended to reduce discriminatory police practices. To RSVP or for more info, contact: Gerrlyn Gacao 619-398-4490 ggacao@aclusandiego.org Too often our stories are unheard or ignored by our lawmakers. Let’s show up, demand transparency, and hold our elected leaders accountable for correcting unjust and unjustified policing in San Diego! Transportation/Parking Options: - Street Parking - Horton Plaza Mall Parking (1 hour free) - Evan B. Jones Parkade: 1265 1st Ave. 92101 (Hourly Rates) -Trolley: Civic Center Stop (Blue & Orange Lines)