Police Practices
Every Californian who has an encounter with the police deserves to be treated with dignity and fairness. But too often police officers violate individuals’ constitutional rights. The ACLU of Northern California works to hold law enforcement accountable. We advocate for victims of police misconduct and support reforms that make our communities safer, while also reducing the role of police.
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Why ACLU NorCal Opposes Proposition F on the San Francisco Ballot
Prop F undermines the independence of San Francisco’s Elections Commission and Police Commission
MAKE the CASE: Vallejo Badge Bending – A Terrifying Case of Police Misconduct
What happens when police fail to honor the code to serve and protect? Avi Frey, deputy director of the ACLU of Northern California’s Criminal Law and Immigration Project, discusses the Vallejo police badge bending scandal and the ACLU lawsuit that forced the city to release its hidden investigation into officers accused of bending the tips of their badges to mark killing a civilian in the line of duty.
Each episode of MAKE the CASE takes you behind the scenes of a consequential case or issue making headlines, unpacking what’s at stake, why the ACLU gets involved, and whose rights could be affected.
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Campaign for Independent Civilian Sheriff Oversight in Alameda County
Join us in calling for effective, independent oversight of the Alameda County’s Sheriff’s Office to make this powerful agency accountable to the communities it serves.
MAKE the CASE: Safety Through Mass Surveillance is an Illusion
What can go wrong when a private company builds a nationwide mass surveillance network that records billions of license plate scans per month? Nick Hidalgo, senior staff attorney at the ACLU of Northern California, examines claims that Flock cameras fight crime—and the consequences of tracking millions of people as they go about their daily lives.
Each episode of MAKE the CASE takes you behind the scenes of a consequential case or issue making headlines, unpacking what’s at stake, why the ACLU gets involved, and whose rights could be affected.
Listen to MAKE the CASE on our website and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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