This January is the 10th anniversary of our annual Reclaim MLK march and week of action in Oakland. Take a look back at the past 10 years with us…
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This invasive technology is a waste of money that is ineffective at decreasing crime, and will only increase surveillance in communities already impacted by racial profiling & mass incarceration. Oakland police admit they were "unable to find ANY definitive cases where ALPR helped on an active investigation for 2022.”
The city should invest instead in proven violence prevention tactics like job opportunities, affordable housing, substance use services and violence interrupter programs. Violent crime in Oakland will not stop if we continue to invest in technologies that are ineffective at keeping our communities safe.
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On Tuesday, Oakland City Council will consider increasing the Oakland Police Department’s benefits and wages — on top of the $12 million budget increase they already voted to give the department.
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Photo of a red stop sign that reads “STOP OPD” against a black and white blurred background.
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The Anti Police-Terror Project is here to support our Sacramento community in the wake of last night’s mass shooting. We are making Mental Health First Sacramento, our mental health crisis hotline, available immediately. If you are impacted by last night's shooting, please call: 916-670-4062. Our team of trained volunteers are able to listen and provide resources.
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As a result of extensive organizing by the Defund Police Coalition (Defund OPD), an Anti Police-Terror Project led coalition, Oakland’s Reimagining Public Safety Task Force last night finalized a proposal of bold, smart and transformative recommendations that will completely reimagine public safety in Oakland.
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Today members of the Oakland City Council voted unanimously to introduce a model for mental health emergency support to Oaklanders (known as MACRO) that does not lead with law enforcement.
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At Friday’s press conference, organizers will unveil a new campaign to win reparations for Oakland’s Black students. This demand is part of the Black New Deal platform to uplift Oakland Black residents. Other key demands of this platform include making housing a human right and reimagining public safety by refunding the community with half of OPD’s bloated budget.
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The Anti Police-Terror Project condemns the murder of George Floyd by the Minneapolis Police on May 25, 2020 and the murder of Breonna Taylor on March 13, 2020 by the Louisville Police, as well as the murder of Steven Taylor on April 18, 2020 by the San Leandro Police, and the murder of thousands of other Black and Brown victims of police murder across the U.S., including seven deaths in the Bay Area in the past two months.
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The Anti Police-Terror Project, led by impacted communities, will be holding actions this weekend that include mutual aid for Black and Brown people tomorrow night, a virtual vigil on Saturday afternoon, and a car caravan for #GeorgeFloyd and #BreonnaTaylor on Sunday at 2:00 pm. Please check the APTP FB page for details.
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