The People’s Safety Report Calls on Cities to Take Action to Protect Local Control of Public Safety
CPE’s white paper offers five recommendations for communities to adopt to restrict or eliminate the use of harmful gang databases and gang classifications that undermine public safety.
CPE Publishes White Paper on the Harms of Gang Databases and Immigration Enforcement
CPE’s white paper offers five recommendations for communities to adopt to restrict or eliminate the use of harmful gang databases and gang classifications that undermine public safety.
Gang Databases and Immigration Enforcement: A Growing Problem
Created as a tool to quickly identify and document people suspected of having a connection to gang violence, gang databases have become a pipeline for federal immigration enforcement. On paper, tools like these look efficient and innocuous, but are actually created based on unclear criteria and inconsistent practices. The end result is often inaccurate and inefficient data that leans on the weakest points of the immigration enforcement system. In our new white paper, Gang Databases and Immigration Enforcement, the Center for Policing Equity (CPE) explores the disproportionate impact these databases have on marginalized communities and why the use of gang databases is an urgent problem. This blog post discusses this impact on communities and why the current political climate demands swift action to address these harms.
Center for Policing Equity Statement on the Passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson
We at the Center for Policing Equity join the nation in mourning the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a giant of the Civil Rights movement and a tireless champion for justice, equity, and the dignity of all people. Reverend Jackson’s legacy is woven into the fabric of our collective struggle for a more just and equitable society, and his unwavering commitment to nonviolent advocacy, economic equity, and systemic change has inspired generations. Rev. Jackson’s lifelong pursuit of freedom—through protest, policy, and partnership—reminds us that the fight against racism and inequity is neither easy nor complete. His courage in the face of adversity, his compassion for the marginalized, and his belief in the transformative power of community continue to light our path forward. As we reflect on his profound impact, CPE remains committed to advancing the cause he so fearlessly championed. We extend our deepest condolences to Rev. Jackson’s family, loved