Why Now?
It’s been more than a year since the Prop B election, and while we have made strides toward stronger discipline, we are still missing key pieces to better civilian oversight and accountability and there are a number of areas of concern.
People Over Policing Online Actions
When it comes to policy and funding, we need to make sure we’re putting the lives of people over the act of policing at ALL times. Here you can find actions you can take from the comfort of your own home!
Due to the overwhelming need for police accountability, ACT 4 SA is dubbing April 2022 –
People over Policing Month of Action
Week 1
Monday, April 4
Virtual Training to prep for Multi Disciplinary Response & Body Cam public comment
- 6:00pm
- Virtual
Tuesday, April 5
Action pending — be sure to tune in and listen to the County Commissioner’s Court
- 9:00am
- Virtual
Wednesday, April 6
Public Comments on Multidisciplinary Response & Body Cam in person at City Council
- 5:00pm
- 114 W. Commerce
Week 2
Monday, April 11
Virtual Training to prep for Police Contract & Body Cam public comment
- 6:00pm
- Virtual
Wednesday, April 13
Public Comments on Police Contract & Body Cam in person at City Council
- 5:00pm
- 114 W. Commerce
Week 3
Tuesday, April 19
Public Safety Committee in-person at City Council Chambers
- 9:30am
- 114 W Commerce St
Wednesday, April 20
Public Comments on Police Contract & Body Cam in person at City Council
- 5:00pm
- 114 W. Commerce
Cops
Outta
Libraries
The Issue
The Central Library launched a pilot program to place armed SAPD officers part-time in addition to their contracted security. This increased police surveillance is a method of intimidation that makes many marginalized communities feel unsafe in their own library, and invites potential violent escalation by police to our library patrons. We must protect our free spaces – COPS DON’T BELONG IN LIBRARIES!
Library Public SURVEY
SAY NO TO ARMED COPS IN THE LIBRARY!
Fill out the (central) library customer satisfaction survey and include you ask to keep cops out of the library.
FIND OUT MORE
CONTACT OUR ORGANIZER!
Email our Cops Outta Libraries organizer directly to find out about upcoming events & how you can be involved!
STAND
WITH
PALESTINe
We Stand With Palestine
ACT 4 SA condemns the crimes against humanity committed by the apartheid state of Israel. This is not a conflict or war, but an active genocide & brutal occupation that has been ongoing for decades. We will always call for an end to the human rights violations, occupation, and genocide of the Palestinian people or any peoples across the world facing state sanctioned violence. We encourage you to learn more and take action with us!
WAYS TO AID
From donating, to signing petitions, boycotting, and calling on legislators to take action, there are a number of ways to get involved!
state
legislative
actions
CALL state electeds
C/O TEXAS ORGANIZING PROJECT: STOP SB 9
This bill is a direct attack on pre-trial justice, expanding the harmful use of money bail and pre-trial detention, which disproportionately hurts everyday working-class Texans who simply cannot afford to buy their freedom.
Click to share TOP’s graphic & make calls to your State Senators today!
FOLLOW THESE BILL TRACKERS
EXPAND COMMUNITY
Many partners we work with have created issue based bill trackers they keep up to date. Find some of them below!
October 22
National Day oF PROTEST AGAINST POLICE VIOLENCE.
SOLIDARITY ACTION
Join ACT 4 SA & Marquise Jones Foundation in honoring the lives lost to police violence in our community in solidarity w/ Oct 22nd actions across the country.
.
OUR
PAST
WORK:
Contact Your council person!
Below you can find a call/email script, contact info for your district’s council person, & talking point regarding the budget.
Pledge to vote for the san antonio Justice charter
We will follow up with you during early voting to help create your vote plan and give you information on your closest polling location.
c/o Ground Game Texas
Volunteer Block walking for the San Antonio Justice Charter
The San Antonio Justice Charter is canvassing the community and we need YOU! To reach as many of our neighbors as possible!
c/o Ground Game Texas
Timely Body Camera Footage Release Policy
Call to demand a 10 day release policy for SAPD to match the County Sheriffs!
c/o Grassroots Law Project
Timely Body Camera Footage Release Policy
Call to demand a 10 day release policy for SAPD to match the County Sheriffs!
c/o Grassroots Law Project
Any Time
Action in just a few clicks:
Call or Email Public Safety Committee about SAPD body camera policy
Call County Commissioners asking for polling location in Bexar County Jail
Call County Commissioners asking to Pressure Sheriff’s To Post Data & Transparency Page Similar to SAPD’s
Phone Actions
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Grassroots Law Project
Mental Health Response Team Community Board
Call your City Councilmember to request a community board today!
Timely Body Camera Footage Release Policy
Call to demand a 10 day release policy for SAPD to match the County Sheriffs!
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