Copwatch Presentation to Reimagining Public Safety Task Force - September 9, 2021

Co-founder, Andrea Prichett, gives an in depth presentation on Berkeley Copwatch's findings and analysis over the last 30+ years of our work.

This presentation...

Outlines historic examples of unlawful conduct by the Berkeley Police and the impacts of their lack of accountability and transparency.
Discusses Berkeley Police deeply troubling response to mental health crises and their proven history of violence and racism.
Presents alternatives and ways forward for public safety.

Content warning: Police violence and killing is discussed and videos of police abuse are shown in the presentation.