DefundLMPD

#DefundLMPD #DefundPolice

[Sen. Keturah Herron @KeturahHerron]

Intense moments at the World Fest today as @LMPD SWAT walked through as they were ready for war. We must demilitarize police departments. Seeing this definitely shifted the mood and energy. So many people started asking why are they here? Did something happen?

[Jecorey Arthur @jecoreyarthur]

This is a great explanation of redistricting.

[Darcy Costello @dctello]

New: Roughly 62% of Louisville's 5,600 public employees have reported they are vaccinated.

But some public safety agencies — police (48%), fire (55%), corrections (40%) — are lagging even further behind.

Will the city take stricter steps? https://t.co/4V8XCZOBFK

[Shauntrice (she/her) @ShauntriceBlack]

It’s hilarious that people who have never been in education are making plans for education. People who have never had to deal with race relations are trying to tell us their plans for diversity.

I get back from vacation next week. See yall soon.

[DefundLMPD @DefundLmpd]

Seems like #RunForGentrification only ran by schools with access

[DefundLMPD @DefundLmpd]

That's what the Office of Resiliency is for...

[olivia krauth @oliviakrauth]

@TerriHaycraft Perhaps a support role by tackling issues around poverty and affordable housing. The mayor can't do much directly education related, but they can help lessen the burdens students carry into schools.

[Brendon Woods @BrendonWoodsPD]

I’ve been asked about my plan to increase representation of Black people on juries. This thread outlines FIVE steps every state should take to increase representation on juries. See what has been done in CA & what is left to accomplish. #JuryofYourPeers #BlackLivesMatterOnJuries

[Darcy Costello @dctello]

The LMPD major demoted for using the n-word is suing the department, alleging racial discrimination and violation of equal protection rights, because he says two Black people who used the word in the training session faced no discipline: https://t.co/3974TRxMeq

[DefundLMPD @DefundLmpd]

It's also worth noting to watch this conversation about redistricting. Right before 2022 Election year

[Darcy Costello @dctello]

Metro Council's ad hoc redistricting committee is hearing today from Matt Ruther from the Kentucky State Data Center.

Watch live at 5 p.m. here: https://t.co/VoSaj4ZKYQ

Here's a preview of Ruther's presentation, available here: https://t.co/4BA7ITnhz8

[Sen. Keturah Herron @KeturahHerron]

People have the power to organize and strategize to make their own plans. However, people prefer to not organize or strategize. Lots prefer to sit back and wait. Pick an issue and do something!!!

[DefundLMPD @DefundLmpd]

What was it for?

[Darcy Costello @dctello]

Filing a FOIA request like the world will still exist 50 years from now when I finally get something back 🌞

[DefundLMPD @DefundLmpd]

📚📝 Important report on how federal institutions and those connected to them made sure to detour and target folks moving #DefundThePolice

[Movement 4 Black Lives @Mvmnt4BlkLives]

In the fight for Black self-determination, power, & freedom in the US, one institution’s relentless determination to destroy Black movement is unrivaled—the United States federal government.

@Mvmnt4BlkLives & @CUNY_CLEAR released a report with details: https://t.co/ifd5zsPIbo

[olivia krauth @oliviakrauth]

Y'all, I hear you. If you believe the COVID-19 case and quarantine figures reported by #JCPS are inaccurate, please fill this out to help me get a sense of the accurate numbers.

https://t.co/rcXPAFbqmR

[Jecorey Arthur @jecoreyarthur]

We could easily spend all of this money on houselessness but I urge us to spend at least half of it.

This would cover housing for everyone outside, transitional options, and wraparound services.

[DefundLMPD @DefundLmpd]

Oh

[Joe Sonka 😐 @joesonka]

Oops: Jefferson County Attorney's Office blows chance to appeal $1.2M 'sexting' verdict https://t.co/9YbTfKLqfn via @courierjournal

[Darcy Costello @dctello]

The trial, starting today, will have five "bellwether" plaintiffs: William Pearson, Dale Massey, Joel Casse, Mickey King and Darrin Balthrop.

You may recognize Massey/Casse as two of the officers to raise concerns after the Breonna Taylor raid/shooting: https://t.co/9LgyDDNmis

[Darcy Costello @dctello]

In 2018, 57 of the 59 SWAT plaintiffs estimated they were owed $64.1 million, from shifts dating back to 2001 in some cases.

Attorney Ann Oldfather also said they would claim "double damages," (up to $120 million+) and said the amounts continued to rise: https://t.co/Cg5tEei9bS

[Darcy Costello @dctello]

New: A lawsuit over on-call compensation for Louisville's SWAT team heads to trial this week, with officers fighting for millions of dollars in OT that could have "serious" budget repercussions: https://t.co/Cg5tEei9bS

[DefundLMPD @DefundLmpd]

Deflection narrative

[Matt Stone @mattstonephotog]

Four years old. 9. 10. 17. These are some of the ages of youth killed by gun violence this year in Louisville. "A family torn apart" says James Dixon about Malik Parker's death in February. Important story by @jrbullington, @Billy_Kobin and @sylviaruthg https://t.co/YPBAEkrOIu