Decades of organizing by Black community members have sparked a national conversation about reimagining public safety in the United States. This conversation is long overdue. After enduring generations of violence, neglect, and trauma, our communities know best what their needs are and where the solutions lie. Community members are working to redesign public safety systems to center racial equity, public health, and community power rather than prioritizing surveillance and punishment.

A growing body of evidence confirms what Black and Brown communities have always known: Safety and equity are interdependent, and public safety systems must center equity in order to be effective. Through our resources, CPE highlights evidence-informed practices and community innovations that support this vision of public safety.